Flying to Funchal tomorrow

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And I don't have a clue what to pack! I have enough clothes (I probably have too many) but the weather is so variable. See screenshot. Sun and rain and variable temperatures.

I don't do long walks so I don't need to worry about hiking boots/trainers.

I have loads of dresses and chub rubs, shorts, t-shirts & tunics. I have 1 pair of comfy trainers (black), 2 pairs of super comfy hotter pumps (1black and 1 gold) and a nice pair of sequined Kate Spade trainers ( evenings only as not so comfy). I hate jeans/jeggings on holiday.

I have 22kg allowance but only going for a week.

Please help.

I'm in a similar dilemma except I'm going to Spain - checked the forecast and it says warm 22/23c from Sunday when I was expecting more like 15/16c.
Friends who live there have said it's chilly out of the sun, and to bring a jacket/jumper plus trousers. I'm going for 5 days and will probably take a couple of long dresses, long sleeved top, jumper and couple t-shirts, plus a couple of pairs of comfortable trousers. I'll take jeans but would something like cargo trousers work for you? I'll wear converse to travel and take 1 x sandals. I have overpacked shoes far too often and don't wear them all. I'm leaving room to bring back wine and skincare! Hope you have a lovely time 😊

Hi, after many years of travelling I gradually realised that only you will care about what you are wearing. No one else gives a flying , they are either disinterested or too busy looking at themselves!

I am just back from a three week stint in Estepona, Southern Spain. The weather over Christmas and New Year was fabulous. However I know from experience that it can be COLD at nighttime. If you are interested I will tell you what worked for me.

Well I'll tell you anyway! I only brought an onboard 10kg wheely and a small backpack. I just rinsed out bits and pieces here and there and they dried in the sun on the balcony no problem. Things like knickers, socks, bras, light tops. I am not a sunbather and it was far too cold to swim, so didn't bother with any of that kind of stuff.

I found long sleeved t shirts with a vest top underneath were very handy. The locals were in long puffa coats and scarves lol. I had a light padded jacket for nightime which was invaluable. Leggings and trainers were great during the day, and proper shoes, not sandals (too cold) for nightime. Most people don't dress up much in Winter I find. A couple of light jumpers and comfortable trousers got me through. I also had a light pair of cotton trousers for hot days, full length. A couple of nice tops and that was more or less it. Oh and a light warm scarf came in handy too.

Think of what you would wear at home on a coolish Spring day, and translate that to your destination. At 17 degrees I doubt we would be in shorts/bikinis! But whatever works for you.

Sorry for going on, but a mix and match and layers always works. Have a great time, sounds like great fun.