What to pack for Florence in June

UV index of 10.2 burns skin in minutes without protection.

Glare off stone streets and buildings peaks at midday.

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

Blisters form on new feet exploring cities.

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

Fifteen daylight hours drain phone batteries fast.

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

Overhead bins on flights to Italy fit 35 to 45 liters.

Walking cities means carrying water, snacks, and layers all day.

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

Anything heavier than linen is a mistake at 84°F.

Fifteen hours of daylight and heat to 84°F means sweat soaks fabric fast.

UV hits 10.2 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

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

Urban terrain and warm weather make sandals practical for moving between sites.

The sun climbs high for 15 hours and a hat shields your face.

Cold water at 3pm is worth the weight.

Tap water is safe but carrying it beats paying for bottles all day.

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.

Pickpockets work crowded sites and markets.

Crowded trains and buses lose bags.

Packing cubes separate clean clothes from worn ones in tight rooms.

Seven rain days and sweat mean laundry every five days.

Crowds and noise on transit make quiet focus possible.

Highs near 86°F call for legs uncovered.

Lips crack and burn at UV 10.2.

Crowded tourist sites and shared transit mean germs spread.

One outlet in a room charges multiple devices if you have short cables.

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

Border crossings near international cities require documents on hand.

Shared hostels need locks on luggage.

Humidity at 67% and shared bathrooms call for organized toiletries.

Trains to and from Florence run overnight.