What to pack for NYC in December
4 nights · 33–44°F / 1–7°C · wind between the buildings makes it feel colder than the number
clothes
- warm coat that covers your hips
- 2-3 sweaters you can layer
- long-sleeve base layers
- dark jeans or warm trousers
- one nicer outfit for dinner or a show
- wool socks, one pair per day
- scarf, hat and gloves
for the walking days
- broken-in waterproof boots
- cushioned insoles
- phone-friendly touchscreen gloves
- small crossbody bag
- compact umbrella
- hand warmers for long waits
- tote for shopping finds
toiletries + meds
- heavy moisturizer for dry heat indoors
- lip balm
- hand cream
- pain reliever
- blister pads
- cold and flu tablets
- travel-size toothpaste
the stuff you always forget
- phone charger
- slim power bank
- reusable water bottle
- metro card or tap-to-pay card
- ID for bars and flights
- tickets saved offline
- tissues