What to pack for The Amalfi Coast in July

UV index hits 11.0, the highest level.

Glare off water at UV 11.0 strains eyes even through regular sunglasses.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Rocky terrain and coastal swimming bring cuts that need cleaning.

This country runs on Type C, F or L. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Fourteen daylight hours drain phone batteries faster than a two-week trip expects.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Airlines serving this route enforce strict overhead limits.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

For the passport, the chargers, and the one dry pair of socks.

It's stinger season. Locals swim in these, so should you.

Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 88°F.

Sweat cools fast in 69% humidity, so fabric that dries matters more than fabric that absorbs.

UV hits 11 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

Five rain days in July means most days are clear enough for the water.

For temples, mosques, and churches that check at the door.

Rocky coastal paths and a 12 km/h wind make loose footwear risky.

Fourteen hours of daylight means fourteen hours of sun exposure.

Heat at 88°F and high humidity drain salt faster than thirst reminds you to drink.

Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.

Tap water is safe but carrying water beats stopping constantly in heat.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

International travel and crowded coastal towns raise theft risk.

Crowded ferries and trains between coastal towns make bag tracking useful.

Two weeks of clothes fit better when organized for humid packing.

Five rain days and constant water access mean phones get wet.

Heat and sweat mean laundry every three days, not every week.

Scooters and ferries are loud, and daylight lasts until 10 PM.

Heat peaks at 88°F and the terrain is rural, so legs stay cooler than covered.

Lips burn faster than skin at UV 11.0.

Rural areas have fewer places to wash hands between eating and exploring.

Charging ports wear out on long trips, so backups prevent dead gear.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International borders require documents that damage easily in salt spray.

Shared guesthouse spaces are standard on the Amalfi Coast.

Humidity and salt spray corrode unpacked toiletries.

Ferries and trains to nearby towns run early, so sleep before dawn matters.