Southern Italy, Italy: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Southern Italy, Italy? If you're planning to go to Southern Italy, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.


When to go to Southern Italy, Italy

Based on the climate and weather in Southern Italy, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

Important essentials for Southern Italy, Italy

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards may become worn. An unreadable vaccination card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection possible.

General health necessities

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

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January

January in Southern Italy can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C).

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February

In February, Southern Italy is brisk. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Southern Italy, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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March

March in Southern Italy is brisk. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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April

April in Southern Italy is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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May

If you visit Southern Italy during May, you are likely to notice that it is mild. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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June

If you go to Southern Italy in June, you will notice that it is warm and dry with little rain. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

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July

July here is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

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August

August in this region is a perfect temperature and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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September

September in Southern Italy is a perfect temperature. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) to 70s F (mid 20s C).

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October

If you vacation in Southern Italy during October, you will probably notice that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (mid 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

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November

November for Southern Italy can be chilly. Temperatures average in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains a bit less than half of the time.

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December

In December, Southern Italy is pretty cool. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Southern Italy, with several of the days of the month having rain.

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Activities for Southern Italy, Italy

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Southern Italy.

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