What to pack for Germany in April

Lows around 41°F. Goes under the shell when the wind picks up.

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

The layer you'll wear more than any other.

Lows of 41°F and 20 km/h wind chill your ears on city walks.

Wind at 20 km/h makes bare hands go numb within minutes.

UV index of 5.6 and 13.9 hours of daylight burn exposed skin.

Bright April sun reflects off wet pavement and stings your eyes.

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

Urban travel means minor cuts from cobblestones and blisters from walking.

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

Daylight lasts 13.9 hours, so your phone dies before sunset.

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

Eight rain days mean wet clothes need a bag that fits overhead bins.

Urban walking covers 20 km a day, so a daypack carries layers.

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

Damp urban streets and 41°F lows make cold feet inevitable.

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.

International borders require documents that pickpockets target in crowds.

Train stations are packed and bags get lost in the chaos.

Damp weather wrinkles clothes, and cubes keep them organized when drying.

Eight rainy days soak your clothes, making laundry every three days necessary.

Lows around 41°F. One blanket that packs small covers the car, the campsite and the beach at sunset.

Cities are loud, and trains run constantly through the night.

Layering matters when highs stay at 57°F and wind gusts.

Thirteen hours of daylight and a UV index of 5.6 require head coverage.

Tap water is safe, but public restrooms are sparse in cities.

Long days mean constant charging between the hotel and streets.

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

Crossing into other countries means your passport stays in your hands.

Luggage moves through international hubs where locks deter casual theft.

Hotel bathrooms are small and shared, so hanging storage saves space.

Train rides between cities run overnight and seats don't recline much.