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

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

When to go to Stresa, Italy

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

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

January

If you go to Stresa in January, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain or snow sometimes.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 40s F (single digits C). There is frost nearly every day this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

Gloves or mittens
Sweaters
Heavy socks
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Heavy jacket
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof boots

February

If you are traveling to Stresa in February, you will notice that it can be brisk. Expect it to rain or snow sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the 40s F (single digits C). There is frost most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof coat
Gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Heavy jacket
Heavy socks
Cold weather footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Sweaters

March

If you are traveling to Stresa in March, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow about a third of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). There is frost about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Standard footwear
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof coat
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
Umbrella
Jacket or coat

April

If you go to Stresa in April, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Light gloves or mittens
Standard footwear
Fleeces
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Socks
Jacket or coat
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans

May

May in Stresa is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

In June, Stresa is a perfect temperature. Temperatures routinely are in the 70s F (mid 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 80s F (high 20s C) range.

At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Stresa, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Sandals
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants

July

If you visit Stresa during July, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s 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.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Rain coat
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts

August

If you go to Stresa in August, you will notice that it is warm. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Sandals
Light footwear
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion

September

If you go to Stresa in September, you will notice that it is mild. Expect it to rain regularly. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Light footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear

October

Traveling to Stresa in October, you will notice that it is chilly. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the low 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. There is frost about half of the time. It rains or snows about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Socks
Waterproof boots
Fleeces
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella

December

December in this region is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. There is frost most days. It rains or snows sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans
Heavy socks
Umbrella
Gloves or mittens
Cold weather footwear
Waterproof coat
Sweaters
Heavy jacket

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Stresa, 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 Stresa
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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