Packing list
Europe Packing List & Travel Checklist
Paris runs from 3 °C (38 °F) nights in January to 28 °C (82 °F) days in July, and January is the wettest month, with about 11 days of rain. For your own dates, trip length and group, use the packing list generator.
What to pack for Europe
Counts are per person for a 7-day trip. Weather gear depends on the month, so it is in the table below the list; the download adds it, marked with the months that need it.
Documents & Money
Buy travel insurance and save the policy offline
Keep a backup card and emergency cash apart from your wallet
Get EUR cash / a no-forex-fee card
Check visa requirements for France
Check visa requirements for Italy
Check visa requirements for Spain
Reserve Vatican Museums timed-entry tickets
Reserve Colosseum and Forum timed-entry tickets
Reserve Sagrada Familia tickets
Reserve Park Guell tickets
Copies of passport and bookings (paper + phone)
Tell your bank your travel dates and check foreign transaction fees
Leave your itinerary, emergency contacts and a passport copy with someone at home
Register with your embassy's traveler program (STEP for US citizens)
Passport (valid 6+ months past your return)
Wallet with ID and payment cards
Transit card: Navigo Easy · Paris
Transit card: T-mobilitat · Barcelona
Barcelona T-casual travel card
Pen for arrival forms
Museum Pass
Clothing
Underwear ×8
Per person
Socks ×8
Per person
Everyday outfits (tops and bottoms) ×5
Per person
Comfortable walking shoes
Modest clothing (shoulders and knees covered)
Sleepwear
Light layer (sweater or hoodie)
Change of clothes in your carry-on
Flip-flops or shower sandals
Swimsuit
Compression socks
Formal attire for Michelin star dining
Dressy sandals
Light scarf or shawl for cold planes and buses
Tech & Accessories
Set up an eSIM or roaming plan for data
Install local apps: Bonjour RATP, Citymapper, TheFork, G7 Taxi, Free Now, Trenitalia, The Fork, TMB App, FGC, Cabify, Glovo
Save your two-factor backup codes in case you lose your phone
Download an offline map & language pack for France
Download an offline map & language pack for Italy
Download an offline map & language pack for Spain
Phone charger and cable
Power bank
Headphones or earbuds (noise-canceling for flights)
Travel adapter
France uses Type C/E sockets.
French phrasebook
Italian phrasebook
Spanish phrasebook
Multi-port USB charger or short extension cord
Luggage tracker (AirTag or similar) in checked bags
Health & Safety
List your medications by generic name, with a doctor's note
Toothbrush and toothpaste
Toiletry bag (deodorant, shampoo, razor)
Prescription medication (with a copy of the prescription)
Glasses or contacts, solution and a spare pair (if you wear them)
Basic meds: pain relief, antidiarrheal, antihistamine
Small first-aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Travel wet wipes
Earplugs
Sleep eye mask
Lip balm with SPF
Nail clippers and tweezers
Period products (if you need them)
Blister plasters and anti-chafe balm
Pocket tissues or a small roll of toilet paper
Electrolyte powder packets
Motion-sickness tablets or bands
Face mask for the plane
Gear & Activity
Reusable water bottle
Daypack
Zip bags in a few sizes
Packable tote or shopping bag
Laundry bag for dirty clothes
Luggage lock
Anti-theft crossbody bag
Mini sewing kit and safety pins
Small flashlight or headlamp
Extras
Reserve Eiffel Tower timed entry ticket
Reserve Louvre Museum entry
Travel neck pillow
Book or e-reader
Download or print this list
Weather gear by month
A tick means at least one city on this route meets that weather in that month: 8 or more rainy days, nights at 8 °C (46 °F) or colder, or days at 24 °C (75 °F) or warmer.
| Month | Rain gear | Warm layers | Sun protection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Feb | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Mar | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Apr | · | ✓ | · |
| May | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Jun | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Jul | · | · | ✓ |
| Aug | · | · | ✓ |
| Sep | ✓ | · | ✓ |
| Oct | ✓ | · | · |
| Nov | ✓ | ✓ | · |
| Dec | ✓ | ✓ | · |
Rain gear
- Packable rain jacket or travel umbrella
Warm layers
- Warm insulated jacket
- Warm hat and gloves
- Thermal base layer
Sun protection
- Sunscreen (SPF 30+)
- Sunglasses
- Wide-brimmed sun hat
What to wear in Europe
By the average daytime high in Paris.
Jun–Sep: highs 73–82°F (23–28°C)
Short sleeves by day, a light long-sleeve or thin layer for air-conditioning and evenings.
Apr–May, Oct: highs 64–69°F (18–21°C)
Layers: long sleeves or a light sweater, and a light jacket for the evening.
Nov–Mar: highs 47–56°F (8–14°C)
A warm sweater and a mid-weight jacket; closed shoes.
Europe weather by month
Average daily high and low, and rainy days per month. Source: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0.
Paris
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 47°F / 8°C | 38°F / 3°C | 11 |
| Feb | 50°F / 10°C | 38°F / 4°C | 10 |
| Mar | 56°F / 14°C | 41°F / 5°C | 9 |
| Apr | 64°F / 18°C | 44°F / 7°C | 8 |
| May | 69°F / 21°C | 50°F / 10°C | 10 |
| Jun | 77°F / 25°C | 58°F / 14°C | 9 |
| Jul | 82°F / 28°C | 61°F / 16°C | 6 |
| Aug | 80°F / 27°C | 60°F / 16°C | 7 |
| Sep | 73°F / 23°C | 55°F / 13°C | 7 |
| Oct | 64°F / 18°C | 50°F / 10°C | 9 |
| Nov | 54°F / 12°C | 44°F / 6°C | 9 |
| Dec | 49°F / 10°C | 40°F / 5°C | 10 |
Rome
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 55°F / 13°C | 39°F / 4°C | 9 |
| Feb | 58°F / 15°C | 42°F / 6°C | 9 |
| Mar | 62°F / 17°C | 44°F / 7°C | 9 |
| Apr | 69°F / 20°C | 50°F / 10°C | 7 |
| May | 76°F / 24°C | 57°F / 14°C | 8 |
| Jun | 86°F / 30°C | 65°F / 18°C | 4 |
| Jul | 91°F / 33°C | 70°F / 21°C | 3 |
| Aug | 91°F / 33°C | 70°F / 21°C | 3 |
| Sep | 83°F / 28°C | 63°F / 17°C | 7 |
| Oct | 74°F / 23°C | 56°F / 13°C | 8 |
| Nov | 64°F / 18°C | 49°F / 10°C | 12 |
| Dec | 58°F / 14°C | 42°F / 6°C | 8 |
Barcelona
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58°F / 14°C | 42°F / 5°C | 4 |
| Feb | 60°F / 15°C | 44°F / 6°C | 5 |
| Mar | 63°F / 17°C | 46°F / 8°C | 7 |
| Apr | 66°F / 19°C | 49°F / 10°C | 7 |
| May | 73°F / 23°C | 56°F / 13°C | 6 |
| Jun | 81°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 4 |
| Jul | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | 3 |
| Aug | 86°F / 30°C | 69°F / 21°C | 6 |
| Sep | 80°F / 27°C | 64°F / 18°C | 9 |
| Oct | 73°F / 23°C | 58°F / 14°C | 8 |
| Nov | 64°F / 18°C | 49°F / 9°C | 7 |
| Dec | 60°F / 15°C | 44°F / 7°C | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes in May–Jun, Sep–Mar: in those months at least one of the cities here averages 8 or more days with rain. Outside them a compact umbrella is enough.
In Nov–Apr, yes: nights average 8 °C (46 °F) or colder somewhere on this route, so pack an insulated jacket, hat and gloves.
France uses type C/E plugs at 230 V; Italy uses type C/F/L plugs at 230 V; Spain uses type C/F plugs at 230 V. Check your chargers say 100-240 V before plugging in.
Bonjour RATP, Citymapper, TheFork, G7 Taxi, Free Now, Trenitalia, The Fork, TMB App, FGC, Cabify, Glovo.
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Weather: Rain: contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information; Temperatures: TerraClimate (Abatzoglou et al.), CC0. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Updated 2026-09-30.