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Use this as a starting point and choose what suits your plans. Packtricia tailors your list and quantities to your trip length, weather and preferences.
Clothing
- Underwear
- Bras (if worn)
- Socks
- Sleepwear
- Long-sleeved tops
- Trousers
- Warm sweater or fleece
- Warm jacket
- Hooded waterproof jacket
- Water-resistant walking shoes
- Scarf
Toiletries
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash or soap
- Deodorant
- Skincare products
- Sunscreen
- Hairbrush or comb
- Shaving supplies (if used)
- Menstrual products (if needed)
- Contact lens solution (if used)
Essentials
- Passport or accepted travel ID
- Travel tickets and booking confirmations
- Wallet and payment cards
- Phone
- Charging cable and charger
- Travel adapter (if needed)
- Medication (if needed)
- Glasses or contact lenses (if used)
- Refillable water bottle
- Day bag
- Power bank
- Compact umbrella
Monthly weather and packing notes
December has cool evenings and short days despite occasional sunny afternoons. Bring a warm midlayer and closed shoes for outdoor time without packing a ski wardrobe.
- Daytime
- 12–16°C
- Evenings
- 4–8°C
- Rain
- Showers possible
- Daylight
- Short days around the winter solstice
- Packing style
- Warm layers + a weather-resistant jacket
Broad planning ranges, rounded to about 2 degrees Celsius either side of the historical mean daily maximum and minimum for December. AEMET lists Barcelona Airport normals for 1981-2010: maximum 14.3°C and minimum 5.7°C. These averages are not forecast limits; individual days and city neighbourhoods vary. Check the forecast for your dates. This older baseline may differ from current conditions.
Outfit ideas for your outings
A December neighbourhood walk
- Long-sleeved tops and a removable sweater
- Comfortable long trousers
- Broken-in water-resistant walking shoes
- A warm knit for evening outdoor stops
A wetter sightseeing day
- Long-sleeved tops and a removable sweater
- Comfortable long trousers
- Broken-in water-resistant walking shoes
- Compact rain jacket or umbrella
A seafront walk
- Comfortable top
- Long trousers or breathable bottoms
- Walking shoes
- Extra layer for a sea breeze
What to leave behind
- Summer-only outfits: bring enough warmth for early starts, evening walks and exposed routes.
- Unworn stiff shoes: test your walking footwear before the trip, especially if your plans involve long outdoor days.
Reviewed 2026-10-07