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What to pack for Italy in January
Typical January, built from ten years of weather
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Typical for your dates
Highs 54°F, lows 39°F, rain 10 of 31 days
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Sunset lands around 6:00pm. Wind averages 10 mph. There is paperwork on this one, so start with Before you go.
Packing for
Essentials
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Insulated puffy (down or synthetic)
Lows around 39°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.
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Merino base layer top
Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.
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Fleece or midlayer
The layer you'll wear more than any other.
Warm hat (beanie)
Lows of 39°F mean exposed skin loses heat fast on the walk between sites.
Gloves
Wind at 16 km/h cuts through layers and makes bare hands ache within minutes.
Polarized sunglasses
Water reflects light even when the sky is grey, and 2.4 UV still burns eyes.
Tick remover
Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.
Travel first aid kit
Cities mean crowded transit, shared surfaces, and cuts from unfamiliar stairs and curbs.
Before you go
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Recommended
10 items
Neck gaiter / buff
Thermal socks
Modest cover layer (scarf / long sleeves)
Reusable water bottle
Multi-port USB-C charger (GaN)
RFID travel wallet / money belt
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