Bolzano, Italy: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Bolzano, Italy? If you're planning to go to Bolzano, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Bolzano, Italy

Based on the climate and weather in Bolzano, the best time to go is September. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Bolzano, Italy by month

January

January in Bolzano is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C). It tends to rain occasionally.

It also snows occasionally. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Heavy jacket
Sweaters
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Umbrella
Waterproof boots
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Cold weather footwear

February

February in this region is cold. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Heavy socks
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy jacket
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof boots
Waterproof coat

March

March in Bolzano is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Socks
Fleeces
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Waterproof coat
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

April

April in Bolzano is balmy and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Socks
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat

May

May in Bolzano is a perfect temperature and somewhat rainy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

It tends to rain about half of the time. With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses

June

June in Bolzano is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light footwear
Dresses
Sandals
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion

July

July in Bolzano is extremely warm and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Sandals
Shorts

August

August in Bolzano is pretty consistently hot and somewhat rainy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) to low 80s F (high 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Dresses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Short sleeve shirts

September

September in Bolzano is warm. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals

October

If you go to Bolzano in October, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts

November

November in Bolzano is cold. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to low 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Fleeces
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

December

If you are traveling to Bolzano in December, you will notice that it is cold. Expect it to rain sometimes and snow sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sweaters
Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Heavy socks
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Cold weather footwear
Heavy jacket
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Bolzano, Italy

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Bolzano, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, F and L
A SIM card that works in Bolzano
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing
Pickpocketing is an issue, so wear a money belt or neck pouch
Appropriate museum wear

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