Palio di Siena
July 2 (and August 16)
A wild bareback horse race in Siena's Piazza del Campo; the crowd stands for hours in the heat. Light clothes, hat, water — and no bags.
Highs33°C (91°F)
Lows19°C (66°F)
Rainy days~2
Daylight15 h
CrowdsPeak season
July averages for Rome (Urbe). Source
July is very hot (33°C, heatwaves near 40°C) and crowded at every major sight. Plan sightseeing early and late, rest midday. Lightest fabrics only — but keep knees and shoulders coverable for churches.
☀️ By day
Lightest linen, a sun hat, and a scarf for church visits.
🌙 Evening
Summer dress or linen shirt — still around 19°C after dark.
What's on in July
Typical dates. Many festivals follow lunar calendars, so check this year's dates before you book.
Opera at the Verona Arena
June to early September
Open-air opera in a Roman amphitheatre. Many dress up — a summer dress or linen shirt and trousers — and bring a cushion for stone seats.
July packing essentials
Your July outfit list
- Linen maxi or midi dressCotton kurta with palazzoShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousersShop Amazon ↗
- Cotton topsShop Amazon ↗
- Lightweight shawl for churchesShop Amazon ↗
- Comfortable sandalsShop Amazon ↗
- Sun hatShop Amazon ↗
- Swimwear (for the coast)Full-coverage swimwearShop Amazon ↗
- Linen shirtsShop Amazon ↗
- Linen trousers (for churches)Shop Amazon ↗
- Tailored shortsShop Amazon ↗
- Breathable polosShop Amazon ↗
- Loafers or espadrillesShop Amazon ↗
- Swim shortsShop Amazon ↗
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Dress code
- Shoulders and knees must be covered in churches and the Vatican — guards turn people away.
- Carry a light scarf or shawl in summer to cover up quickly.
- Swimwear and bare chests are for the beach only; some towns fine people walking around in them.