UK packing list: what to pack, month by month
This list is made by TripRai's code from our 7-day UK itinerary (London, Oxford, Bath, Edinburgh), for a traveller from India. Every item with a day next to it is there because of that day. Plan your own trip and you get the same kind of list, made from your own days, dates and food.
Plan a trip to the UK with its own packing list →Documents and money
- Passport (valid for 6+ months) and photocopies
- Visa or e-visa printout (if your nationality needs one)
- Travel insurance documents
- Forex card and some cash in GBP
- eSIM or international roaming
- Travel adapter: Type G
What the days of this trip need
From the sample itinerary, 7 days: 2 train rides and 2 flights.
- Comfortable walking shoesDay 1 South Bank walk from Westminster to Tower Bridge · Day 2 Covent Garden and a West End show
- Compact umbrellaRain is likely any month
- Waterproof jacket with a hoodRain and wind any month
- Charger and power bank in hand luggage (never checked in)Day 1 Delhi to London · Day 7 Edinburgh to Delhi
- Liquids under 100 ml in a clear bagDay 1 Delhi to London · Day 7 Edinburgh to Delhi
- A pen for the arrival cardDay 1 Delhi to London · Day 7 Edinburgh to Delhi
- Neck pillow and a light shawl for the flightDay 1 Delhi to London · Day 7 Edinburgh to Delhi
UK weather, month by month
What each month usually feels like, for packing (not a forecast). Rain is possible in any month.
| City | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| London | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Mild | Cool | Cool | Cold | Cold |
| Oxford | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Mild | Cool | Cool | Cold | Cold |
| Bath | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Mild | Cool | Cool | Cold | Cold |
| Edinburgh | Cold | Cold | Cold | Cool | Cool | Mild | Mild | Mild | Cool | Cool | Cold | Cold |
- Cold · under ~12°CWarm jacket or fleece, a sweater for layering
- Cool · ~12–20°CLight jacket
- Mild · ~18–25°CLight jacket or a layer for the evening
The base checklist (City break)
For the sample trip's weather; a plan of your own follows your dates (no jeans or jacket in a hot month, for example).
Clothing
- Underwear and socks
- Sleepwear
- Jeans or casual trousers (2)
- T-shirts / tops (3–4)
- Light jacket
- An evening outfit
- Scarf or a layering piece
- Sunglasses
- Clothes for 7 days
Toiletries
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo and conditioner (travel size)
- Moisturiser
- Razor or grooming kit
- Lip balm
Tech & essentials
- Phone and charger
- Power bank
- Earphones
- Debit / credit cards and some cash
- Copies of bookings (offline)
- Day bag or crossbody bag
- Reusable water bottle
Health
- Prescription medicines
- Basic first-aid kit (paracetamol, plasters, ORS, antacid)
- Hand sanitiser
- Blister plasters
- Tissues and wet wipes
Questions
Do I need a travel adapter for the UK?
Yes. The UK uses Type G sockets, and Indian plugs do not fit them.
What is the weather like in London through the year?
Roughly: January–March: cold (under ~12°C); April–May: cool (~12–20°C); June–August: mild (~18–25°C); September–October: cool (~12–20°C); November–December: cold (under ~12°C). May to September: the longest days and mildest weather. July and August are school holidays, so prices and crowds peak then.
Do I need an umbrella in the UK?
Yes: rain is possible in any month in the UK, so pack a compact umbrella and a light waterproof layer whenever you go.
Which money should I carry to the UK?
A forex card and some cash in GBP for small shops, markets and tips.
Which transport card should I get in the UK?
Oyster card, or tap in with a contactless card, for London's Tube and buses. Buy it there; there is no need to arrange it before you go.
How do vegetarian, Jain or vegan travellers manage food in the UK?
The UK is one of the easiest places for vegetarians and vegans. London has excellent Indian vegetarian food in Wembley and Southall. TripRai plans every meal of a trip around what you eat.
A packing list for your own trip
Tell TripRai your dates, cities, food and who is coming. You get the whole trip day by day with estimated costs, and a packing list made from those days and that month's weather, to tick off and share on WhatsApp.
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