What to pack for a long weekend in Rome

We spent a long weekend in Rome in May and were lucky to have great weather the whole time. May is the start of the warmer season in Rome, and hot days aren’t guaranteed but are also not uncommon. During our trip, the days were around 24ºc while the evenings dropped to 12-15ºc, so while a vest or t-shirt was fine in the day, more layers were needed at night. 

You’ll also find that you do a lot of walking in Rome. Even if you get the Metro, buses, or taxis between the attractions, you’ll be on your feet a lot walking around them so comfy shoes are a must.

Of course, you should always check the weather forecast for the time of your trip and pack accordingly. But here is what I packed for three days in Rome in May.

Three days in Rome packing list

On top

• Vest top

• White crop top

• Plain t-shirt

• White long-sleeve top

On the bottom

• Wide-leg tracksuit bottoms

• Straight-leg jeans

• Denim shorts

As layers

• A striped shirt

• A light jumper

On my feet

• A pair of Converse trainers

• A pair of black Birkenstocks 

Everything else

• A week of of underwear 

• A Uniqlo shoulder bag

• A scarf or cap to cover my head in hot weather

• A water bottle

• A EU plug adapter and relevant chargers 

• Daily toiletries including SPF

Find out more about how we spent three days in Rome here.