I'm not sure how to pack, should I bring more summer things or is summer over in Italy even though the days are still warm. <BR> <BR>Thanks for your advice

Everything is relative. I'm very sensitive to cold. I'm planning on wearing long pants and short-sleeved shirts and having a sweater just in case. This site might be helpful: <BR> <BR>www.worldclimate.com

and what do you wear in September where you live? What do you call summer clothes? or fall clothes? for Nome? or for Bakersfield? <BR> <BR>and where in Italy are you going? <BR>

In Sept 99 I spent 3 weeks in Florence, Tuscany and Venice. It was in the 80s and sunny almost everyday. The only time I needed lont sleeves/jacket was the 3 nights I spent on Lake Como at the end of my trip-cool and rainy. Have a great trip. <BR>Jean

Victoria, <BR>The previous posters are on the right track. Lightweight layers. The days will be warm, the nights may be a bit cooler, so plan accordingly with a lightweight jacket or sweater. <BR>Buon Viaggio, <BR>BC

Even as late as November, if you're in Rome or south, the days can be very warm short sleeve-ish weather, with cooler evenings. I was too warm, but I'm from New York/Chicago, and am ready for snow by November!

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Thanks for your help everyone. I should of mentioned I live in Florida and have a lot of light colored summer like things and since we will be in Rome, Sorrento and Florence I did't know if light colors would be best or darker colors. I just don't want to pack the wrong things. Thanks again..

From everything I've read on this forum, go dark! (this is not the voice of an experienced Italy traveller, just a reader of the board). Will be going to Italy in late September and am bringing primarily darker clothing.

Thanks everyone.. <BR> <BR>DJ , That's what I really needed to know. Light or Dark. Do they go by the after labor day rule in Italy too... <BR> <BR>

Diane <BR>Labor Day in Europe is usually May 1, so the beginning of Sept doesn't have a clothing turning point. <BR>When I've been in Italy in late Sept early Oct I've done what others suggested and brought light layers. <BR>Mornings in both Florence and Venice <BR>I found to be cool (upper 50s to low 60sF) but by <BR>noontime I couldn't wait to get rid of my sweater or jacket. Days with drizzle will of course feel cooler. <BR>Dark cottons and dark linens will work fine. and bring an umbrella.

Comparing the color scheme in Italy vs. Florida --- they wear more dark colors year round than what you'll see in Florida. During the month of September, I'd suggest more summer weight fabrics. However I'm not a native southerner, so my perspective may be different than yours.

Thanks everyone for your replies.. <BR> <BR>Looks like I'm going shopping..