What to pack and wear in Florence in summer
The most popular time to travel Italy is usually between june and september, and to decide what to pack for Florence in summer, you must take into account that in Italy this is the hottest time of the year. Florence is particularly hot and muggy, temperatures can reach 38-40 Celsius degrees (100-104 Fahrenheit) and the sun beats down. On the plus side, the days are longer and it hardly ever rains.
What to pack for Florence in summer
Here is a practical guide to decide what to pack for Florence in summer and what to wear to be comfortable during your travel.
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What to wear in Florence in summer
During your summer in Florence you will need comfortable and very light clothes, perhaps made of cotton or linen, to face the days under the Tuscan sun. Bring clothes that mix and match and that can be layered.
Remember that for visiting Catholic churches there is a dress code to respect: shoulders and knees must be covered. Capris and knee long skirts and dresses are okay, as well as t-shirts. If you still want to wear shorts or tank tops just bring a light scarf with you, to cover yourself up while visiting the church.
Just to be safe, bring a light sweatshirt or sweater in case it gets cooler in the evening, but you probably won’t need it because summer evenings are way too hot in the city. In the countryside and in the hills, however, the night can be pleasantly chilly.
Shoes
Bring comfortable walking shoes or sandals, because you’ll walk a lot on bumpy stone paved roads. Personally I recommend Teva sandals: they are very comfortable even after many hours, they make your feet breathe and are also suitable for walks in the countryside and light hikes.
In addition to walking shoes, you can also bring a pair of pretty shoes for nights out, but I do not recommend wearing high heels or you might have a hard time walking in the historic center due to the old stone paved roads.
Don’t forget a pair of flip-flops to use for showering and relaxing moments… Or maybe in the swimming pool, in one of the hotels with rooftop pool in Florence!
Backpacks and bags for traveling Florence
A backpack is the best solution to carry all your belongings with you while you stay out all day sightseeing. For my travels I use this The North Face backpack, resistant, comfortable and full of pockets.
Unfortunately in Florence it can happen to be pickpocketed. If you want to avoid this possibility, you can use an anti-theft backpack, with hidden openings and specially designed so that they cannot be found and opened!
Alternatively, there are money belts to wear under the shirt, to keep money, documents and credit cards safe.
Smart and useful accessories to pack for Florence
Sun Screen. You’re gonna need it. Believe me. During the hottest summer days I also use my uv protection umbrella or I will melt during my walking tours! And of course, it also works as a regular umbrella in case of rain.
Straw hat. Needed for the same reason of the sun screen. The sun can hit really hard!
Spray mosquito repellent. Those small and annoying creatures are particularly voracious at sunset, and don’t give up until dawn. The presence of the Arno river, with its humidity, does not help.
Refillable insulated water bottle. Let me tell you that tap water in Florence is totally safe, as is that of public drinking fountains. So why waste money and plastic on bottled water when you can get it for free? I daily use this Laken insulated bottle: I love it because it keeps drinks cold for up to 12 hours and it is made of steel, which is durable and odor-proof.
Power adapter. You will probably need a universal travel adapter, as Italian power sockets are very different from American or British ones.
Wine bottle protectors. If your are planning to bring some wine back home, these wine bottle protectors are just perfect!
