Packing Comparison
Amsterdam vs Paris in October
Temperatures are comparable; the packing list shifts in style and a few specifics.
Amsterdam
October avg: 47–58°F · Temperate oceanic (Cfb)
Core packing
- • Long-Sleeve Tops· essential
- • Wool/Fleece Sweaters· essential
- • Waterproof Trench Coat/Jacket· essential
- • Warm Trousers/Jeans· essential
- • Waterproof Walking Boots· essential
- • Warm Socks· essential
- • Waterproof Ankle Boots· essential
- • Scarf (warm)· essential
- …and 5 more (see full list)
Paris
October avg: 50–63°F · oceanic / temperate maritime
Core packing
- • Mid-weight wool blazer or coat· essential
- • Cashmere crewneck sweater· essential
- • Tailored trousers or heavy denim· essential
- • Light turtleneck top
- • Midi dress with tights
- • Leather ankle boots· essential
- • Polished leather sneakers· essential
- • Sturdy loafers
- …and 5 more (see full list)
What's different
Bring for Amsterdam
- + Compact Umbrella
- + Long-Sleeve Tops
- + Scarf (warm)
- + Warm Socks
- + Warm Trousers/Jeans
- + Waterproof Ankle Boots
- + Waterproof Trench Coat/Jacket
- + Waterproof Walking Boots
- + 5 more
Bring for Paris
- + Cashmere crewneck sweater
- + Leather ankle boots
- + Mid-weight wool blazer or coat
- + Mid-weight wool scarf
- + Polished leather sneakers
- + Reliable sturdy umbrella
- + Tailored trousers or heavy denim
- + Light turtleneck top
- + 5 more