What to pack for Miami in December
4 nights · 62–77°F / 17–25°C · it's dry and sunny, but a cold front can drop evenings into the 50s°F / 10–15°C, and restaurant AC runs cold
clothes
- light tops and tank tops
- shorts or a casual skirt
- 2 swimsuits so one can dry
- one nicer outfit for dinner or a night out
- light sweater or jacket for evenings and AC
- jeans or light pants for cooler nights
- swim cover-up
- comfortable shoes for walking Wynwood and South Beach
for the beach days
- swimsuit you can lounge in all day
- flip flops or sandals
- wide-brim hat
- sunglasses
- straw tote for towels and snacks
- waterproof phone pouch
- quick-dry beach towel, though many hotels lend them
- swim near a lifeguard tower, since rip currents happen
toiletries + meds
- mineral sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours
- aloe gel for sunburn
- lip balm with SPF
- small bottle of moisturizer for AC-dried skin
- pain reliever
- allergy tablets
- insect repellent for evenings near water
- band-aids
the stuff you always forget
- photo ID for bars, clubs and flights
- phone charger
- slim power bank
- tap-to-pay card or phone wallet
- some cash for valet and tips
- reusable water bottle
- tickets and reservations saved offline