Packing - December
What to pack for Liguria in december: practical guide.
Liguria in december: temperatures 8-13C, winter atmosphere, sea not swimmable. What to pack to feel comfortable without overpacking. Complete list with specifics for Rapallo and surroundings.
Essentials
Basic packing list for december.
Winter clothes; umbrella; heavy scarf; dual-purpose shoes. Temperature range 8-13C: cool mornings, warmer afternoons. Tigullio microclimate slightly milder than north Italian average.
Specifics
What changes from other months.
Clothing
Winter clothes; umbrella; heavy scarf; dual-purpose shoes. Tigullio requires attention to daily temperature swings: mornings 5-8C cooler than afternoons.
For trails
If you plan trekking in Portofino Park: waterproof trekking shoes (not sneakers), backpack, water bottle, light k-way.
For Portofino and SML
For Portofino and Santa Margherita: comfortable shoes (many elevations), sweater for evenings at port.
Kitchen and shopping
Reusable shopping bag for the market. If you cook at home, handy for shopping at Rapallo central covered market.
Local tips
What you don't need to pack.
Hair dryer, iron, bathroom accessories. Available in vacation rental.
Local products. DOP EVO oil, wine, focaccia: buy directly in Liguria at fair prices. Don't fill the suitcase.
Paper maps. Smartphone with Trenitalia app, offline map, Citymapper enough.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
Temperatures in december?
8-13C. Tigullio microclimate mild.
Can you swim?
not swimmable.
Essential to pack?
coat, scarf, gloves, waterproof shoes. Plus documents and smartphone.
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