What to pack for Florence in April

Lows around 46°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

Mornings drop to 46°F and wind pushes through city streets.

UV index hits 7.5 in April sun, even on cool days.

Bright light bounces off stone buildings and pavement all afternoon.

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

Urban walking and crowded sites mean minor cuts and scrapes happen.

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

Long daylight hours drain phone batteries faster than usual.

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

Overhead bins fill fast on flights to popular destinations.

Day trips to nearby parks mean carrying water and layers.

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.

Cold air at dawn stings exposed skin on walking tours.

UV hits 7.5 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

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

Thirteen hours of daylight means extended time in direct sun.

Tap water is safe but carrying your own saves time.

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 city draws pickpockets in crowded squares and transit.

Airport transfers and train stations put bags out of sight.

Packing for variable temperatures requires organizing by season.

Ten rain days mean damp clothes need washing mid-trip.

Lows around 46°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Crowded museums and transit noise follows you all day.

Lips chap in wind and low humidity around 71 percent.

Ten rain days bring wet surfaces and shared handrails.

One outlet at most lodgings means charging devices in sequence.

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

Border crossings require documents checked multiple times per day.

Shared hostel lockers and station baggage rooms need securing.

Humidity at 71 percent makes toiletries stick and mold.

Trains to Florence run through the night, sleep matters.