What should I pack for a week in Italy winter?

What to Pack for Italy in Winter
  • Umbrella. Snow is not common unless you're way up north, but rain is a friend of Italian winter.
  • Debit card. ...
  • An adaptor.
  • Slippers/warm socks. ...
  • Comfy shoes. ...
  • Thermal long sleeve shirts. ...
  • Layers, layers, layers. ...
  • Sunglasses.




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What to Pack for Italy: Basic Packing List for One Week
  • 3 tank tops. Great as an extra layer or for sleeping in.
  • 3 basic t-shirts. Dress them up or down. ...
  • 3 blouses. ...
  • 1 or 2 long-sleeve tops. ...
  • 2 pairs of jeans. ...
  • 1 pair of black or neutral pants. ...
  • 1 lightweight jacket. ...
  • 7 pairs of underwear.


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2. Do the clothing countdown: If you need a mantra to help streamline your wardrobe, use the 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 rule for a weeklong trip: Limit yourself to no more than five sets of socks and underwear, four tops, three bottoms, two pairs of shoes and one hat. The list should be adjusted to suit your needs.

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Winter is the perfect time to visit Italy's best cities – personally, as a local, on my own vacations, I avoid visiting places like Rome, Venice and Florence in any other season, because I can't deal with the crowds. Rome in winter is a really great place to visit.

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The average price of a 7-day trip to Italy is $1,170 for a solo traveler, $1,859 for a couple, and $2,034 for a family of 4. Italy hotels range from $50 to $232 per night with an average of $80, while most vacation rentals will cost $150 to $420 per night for the entire home.

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DO dress a little nicer than you would in America. There is no dress code when going to most restaurants but you might receive some funny looks if you show up in sweats. Dressing well is respectful and you'll want to try to blend in with the locals.

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Italy's unique geography means that after you're done skiing in the Alps, you can head down the coast to the still relatively warm south to find heat even in the middle of winter – especially in sunny Sicily. Sicily's day-time high throughout January and February is around 55 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Italians dress head to toe, and shoes are a dealbreaker. Though many Italian women wear high heels, the country's cobblestones can be hard to manage with pumps.

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It gets much colder in the north in particular, especially at night, so be sure to wrap up warm. Central Italy is slightly warmer, although it's still brisk. As always, temperatures are highest in the south and you may even see a little sunshine, but you should still be prepared for rain.

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The Best Ways to Pack Your Clothes
  1. Pack Wrinkle-Resistant Fabrics. ...
  2. Roll and Fold Items. ...
  3. Arrange Clothing Thoughtfully. ...
  4. Cover the Pile With a Dry-Cleaning Bag. ...
  5. Follow the Rule of Three. ...
  6. Have Your Shoes Do Some Work. ...
  7. Place Shoes Into One-Gallon-Size Resealable Bags. ...
  8. Group Similar Products in Sealed Resealable Bags.


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