what type womes clothing to pack for 15 day in the holy land in summer

Chani: Would be helpful to have your thoughts on shorts (this subject was mentioned in the post after yours).

Original Poster: I suggest you also ask your clothing question here, including a question specifically about shorts if you're thinking about wearing some

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For Israel - anything goes. You will never be cold. Maybe a light wrap (shawl, windbreaker) for a late evening outdoors in Jerusalem. Lots of sun, so hat, shades and sun block are essential.

Lightweight clothing. Skirts are often more comfy than slacks. Jeans are way too hot. But, wait, you are from Florida so you know what hot and humid are, right? Temps are mostly in the 80s, humid near the coast, pleasantly dry in the hills.

You will undoubtedly be visiting a few holy sites, so you need something that covers your upper arms (either short sleeves or a scarf) and slacks or skirt that covers your knees.

Depending on your itinerary, you may want a pair of closed shoes (hiking shoes or sneakers) and socks, as some tourist sites have paths that arent paved and those little pebbles in the sandals.....
Otherwise, sandals all the time. Flipflops if that's your thing. Like I said, anything goes.

If you have any other questions, feel free to PM me.

They have some very nice travel clothing that is winkle resistant and quick to dry. When you do shop for these clothes look carefully to see if they are winkle resistant and quick dry. I bought all of mine online. They do have a sizing shart that you can refer to.

I took 4 blouses and 4 slacks (all quick dry and wrinkle resistant) and washed in the hotel room. You may want to get 1 or 2 of Rick Steves' travel clothes line. I also took 4 plastic clothes hangers.

I just looked at REI and Campmor and it appears they are very limited this time of year on summer travel clothing.

Early next year go to the above sites and search for women's travel clothing. Apparently it is too late now to shop for summer travel clothes.

I would suggest you not wear shorts in Israel as there are many conservative Jews and Muslims. Take a hat with a brim and your own personal insulated (double walled) water container that will keep your water cool.

How can anyone refuse a request from Kent?

Actually, since the topic came up here, I looked around in town at the locals for a couple of days. My limited observations, in an area that has a higher than average religious population:

Men of all ages (and sizes) wearing bermuda-length shorts.

Young women (slender) wearing short shorts. While I didn't see any "older" women in shorts, I doubt that any woman of average size would attract attention wearing bermudas. Most of the slacks I saw were below-the-knee to mid-calf length.

Outside the cities, like at the national parks and nature trails, shorts are common - whatever length you prefer.

I went late September two years and I was surprised by how hot it was. The weather online said mid-70s, but it felt closer to high 80s to me. I had to drink a lot more water than I planned. But be sure to have some coffee - it's the best!

I think I was wearing capris at the wailing wall.

If you're going to the dead sea, take water shoes!

Have a great time!

Chani: Thank you for answering the question about shorts. What you said was what I thought but it's most helpful to have it from a resident.

Thanks Chani for the Israel advise. I was wondering whether to take shorts or not. I was there 2 years ago and didn't remember anyone wearing any.

Kymm - LOL. Come back in mid-October and it may be even hotter. Our fall begins in mid-September and is distinguished from summer by the following: lower humidity, gentle breezes, slight chance of rain, likelihood of a desert heat wave. Temps, as you found out, are pretty much the same.

Kent - thank you for the kind words and for all you do on the forums.

Monk: As Chani has already said, shorts are common in Israel. But one might not want to wear 'em into the Church of the Holy Sepulchre.