My wife and I are going to Italy in the second half of September up to the first two weeks of October. We are going to Milan, Verona, Venice, Florence, Rome. What do we need to pack (For women and for men)? Will it be cold enough that we need to bring a coat? <BR><BR>Thank you.

Jose, Why don't you do a web search and find out what the average temperatures are for that area. By the way, who can predict the weather? We were in Ireland in May one year and it was in the mid to upper 70's and sunny. Another year in May, it was in the 50's & 60's. Go figure.<BR><BR>Having said that, cold enough/bring a coat is relative. When my wife needs a coat, a sweater & windbreaker would be fine for me. My guess is leave the coats at home and bring layers. Don't forget to pack the toothbrush<BR><BR>

We were in Italy - Venice, Verona, Florence, Rome -- several years ago in second half of September. No coats needed. Short sleeves, slacks (we don't wear shorts in any city anytime anywhere other than Aruba)and a light sweater for AC areas or evenings. A "Big Shirt" top would be fine. However check with weather.com for typical/average temps at that time for a good guide. Do bring an umbrella just in case of a sudden shower.

Move from north to south, so that you will be going from the cooler area to the warmer area. Bring summer clothing, but I do not think that you will need shorts ot tank tops: cotton trousers, jeans ans such stuff will do. During the day you will probably need just a shirt, but always bring with you a sweater. One important thing to remember is that eather in italy can change very fast, so that it may be warm enough to wear short sleeves in the morning, but in the early afternoon temperature will have fallen enough to require a sweater. Also, do not forget umbrellas since eraly fall is usually a very rainy period. A lightweight woollen coat will be neded for the evenings.

Layering is the answer. The mornings can be cool to cold so I'd start out with a short-sleeved shirt under a nice wool sweater. As it warmed up, I usually ended up tying the sweater around me waist or shoulders or stuffing it into a bag. But as night fell, I'd put the sweater back on. Days can be into the 80's.

Days can be 25 years ago??? =8-o<BR>Oh, you mean Fahrenheit degrees?! ^_^;;;

Hello,<BR> I have been to Italy 2 times during Sept-Oct. One time I was hot all the time and didnt even use my sweater. The next time it was rainy and real cool in the evening. So a swinsuit, sweater and umbrella should get you through any weather you may encounter.<BR> Janda

My wife and I were in Florence in the second half of September last year. We did not need coats. In fact, most days we were in t-shirts and shorts. The evenings were usually cool enough for pants and maybe a sweater. I'm not sure about the other cities you mentioned though.

2-4 pants (+1-2 skirts if you like to wear skirts them)~ in cotton knit, print rayon, synthetics. <BR><BR>6-8 tops including shells, vests, knit t-shirts w/various sleeve length, that can layer w/each other and go with all above.<BR><BR>1 black silk cardigan lightweight sweater; 1 jacket; 1 polar-fleece vest (great for layering, pack it small using a large zip lock bag & sit on it to get the air out & seal).<BR><BR>1-3 pairs~ goodlooking but comfortable shoes or sandals (not brand new! break them in beforehand).<BR><BR>Undies, bras, socks. Kimono or lightweight bathrobe for lounging.<BR>