How should I dress in Italy in August?

August is the hottest time of the year in Rome. Think cotton t-shirts, linen shirts, loose midi skirts or pants and it's crucial to stay hydrated. You can wear shorts if you prefer, although Romans don't really wear shorts except at the beach.



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Italy will be hot and it's best to pack lightweight fabrics, linens are great and flowy dresses. I always recommend some sort of jacket for the evenings. We will be on the lake where it will be cooler. A denim jacket is great for throwing over a dress at night.

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Bottom line, to sightsee comfortably in Rome in August:
  • Wear extremely comfortable shoes or walking sandals.
  • Dress in light cotton pants, bermuda shorts or maxi/midi skirts.
  • Wear a light cotton t-shirt or tank-top.
  • Wear a sun hat with sun block.
  • Bring a light cotton scarf for men and women.


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On the one hand, August in Italy is guaranteed to be hot and sunny, so you know you need summer clothes and don't need to stress over layers, changes of shoes etc. On the other hand, only some places in Italy in August a shorts and t-shirt destinations: some places require a different approach to weather or style.

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August is considered one of the hottest months in Italy, alongside July. The northern part of Italy, including some of the most populated cities like Milan and Turin, generally tends to have cooler temperatures than the southern regions.

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The bottom line is that it's hot in Italy in July. Summers in Italy often get hotter in August, but July is plenty hot. And, not only that, but humidity is high throughout much of the country, too.

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Consider going green at the Parco Sempione gardens in the heart of Milan. This shady green location has been providing refuge from the heat since 1893. The Triennale Museum and the Gianni Berra Aquarium are both adjacent to the Parco, both great options for staying cool in the daytime.

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Whether you're packing for Rome in September for the beginning, middle or end of the month, you'll want to include clothes that are suitable for the hot weather, such as loose t-shirts or shirts, relaxed pants and maxi or midi skirts, as well as a light cardigan or jacket for when it feels cooler.

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White pants are certainly fashionable in September in Italy. Dirty white pants are never fashionable anywhere. And that's what I get travelling in white within 5 minutes out of my house .... I always try and stick to two colors when packing--black and taupe/khaki and it makes it much easier.

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