What to pack for Paris in April

Lows around 43°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

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

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows of 43°F and wind at 18 km/h cut through without a hat.

UV index hits 6.4 and daylight stretches to 13.7 hours daily.

Glare bounces off wet pavement when rain falls 10 days this month.

Parks near the city hold standing water where insects breed in spring.

Urban travel means minor cuts from cobblestones and blisters from walking.

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

Daylight lasts 13.7 hours. A power bank keeps devices charged for long days.

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

Ten rain days in April plus walking between neighborhoods means one bag that fits overhead on every flight.

Walking 13.7 daylight hours daily means a daypack for 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.

Wind gusts make an unprotected neck uncomfortable on city streets.

Treat the clothes once and it lasts weeks.

Tap water is safe. A bottle cuts plastic waste over two weeks.

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 transit increase bag-loss risk.

Damp weather and 10 rain days require organized, protected clothing.

Two weeks in one city means one laundry cycle mid-trip.

Lows around 43°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Train noise and crowded museums make quiet focus difficult without them.

April mornings sit at 43°F. A thin layer packs small and adds warmth fast.

Lips chap in wind and sun exposure over 13 hours of daylight.

Shared transit and crowded museums spread germs in 70% humidity.

Insect bites itch worse when sunburned skin is already irritated.

Multiple devices need charging in a city with limited outlets per room.

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

Border crossing to nearby countries requires documents kept dry and safe.

International airports and shared accommodations call for luggage security.

Humidity sits at 70%. Hanging storage keeps toiletries dry and accessible.

Transit between cities and shared rooms need neck support for sleep.