What to pack for Berlin in May

Wear one, dry one. Cotton stays wet all week here.

UV index of 7.3 burns skin fast, even on cool May days.

Fifteen hours of daylight means glare off Berlin's streets and water.

Check ankles and, if there's a dog, paws and ears every night.

Urban travel means minor cuts, blisters, and the odd stomach upset.

This country runs on Type C or F. Get one with USB-C so you're not fighting over the single outlet.

Fifteen-hour days drain phone batteries fast when you're out walking.

Set it up before you land. Signal drops for long stretches outside cities.

Carry-on fits overhead on every airline to Berlin and back.

Fifteen hours mean long days of walking. A daypack holds water and layers.

Fits the overhead on every airline that matters. Skip the checked-bag line entirely.

UV hits 7.3 here. Long sleeves beat reapplying sunscreen every hour.

With UV at 7.3, the scalp and face need shade.

One brick charges the laptop, phone, and camera.

Hotel and cafe wifi is shared with everyone else in the building. A VPN keeps your banking and email to yourself.

Cities draw pickpockets. Crowds and transit stations are their best hunting.

Train stations and museums get crowded in May. Bags shift easily.

Packing cubes compress spring clothes into carry-on space.

Eight rain days means damp clothes. Detergent lets you wash and reuse.

Urban noise and constant transit make quiet focus hard to find.

Wind at 20 km/h dries lips raw in spring sun.

Tap water is safe here, but hands touch a lot of surfaces.

A few phrases go a long way. Ten minutes a day before you leave is plenty.

International border means documents stay close and protected from damp.

Luggage locks deter casual tampering in shared hostels and trains.

Eight rainy days make bathrooms damp. Hanging storage keeps things dry.

Fifteen-hour days shift sleep schedules. A pillow helps rest on transit.