What to pack for London in December
4 nights · 37–47°F / 3–8°C · it's dark by about 4 pm, so plan parks and outdoor sights for the morning
clothes
- warm coat that covers your hips, ideally water-resistant
- 2-3 sweaters you can layer
- long-sleeve base layers
- dark jeans or warm pants
- one nicer outfit for the theater or a pub dinner
- wool socks, one pair per day
- scarf, hat and gloves
for the walking + rainy days
- broken-in waterproof boots
- cushioned insoles for long city walks
- compact umbrella that survives wind
- small crossbody bag with a zipper
- hat with a brim or a hood for drizzle
- foldable tote for market and bookshop finds
- spare dry socks for damp days
toiletries + meds
- moisturizer for dry indoor heat
- lip balm
- hand cream
- pain reliever
- blister pads
- throat lozenges
- travel-size toothpaste
the stuff you always forget
- UK plug adapter with three rectangular prongs
- phone charging cable
- slim power bank
- refillable water bottle
- contactless credit or debit card for transit
- passport and UK ETA approved before you fly
- tickets saved offline