Cochem, Germany: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Cochem, Germany? If you're planning to go to Cochem, I've got some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Cochem
- Important essentials for Cochem
- Activities for Cochem
- Cochem in January: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in February: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in March: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in April: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in May: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in June: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in July: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in August: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in September: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in October: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in November: weather and what to pack
- Cochem in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Cochem, Germany
Based on the climate and weather in Cochem, the best time to go is July. See below for details.
Important essentials for Cochem, Germany
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Cochem, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks are not available for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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N95 masks
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection available.
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Touchless thermometer
A touchless thermometer is important to have.
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(U.S. Residents) Telehealth COVID-19 test for entry to U.S.
U.S. residents still need a certified COVID-19 test to return home, but it can now be via Zoom. Learn more
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is an excellent TSA-friendly choice.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can cause severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps stop that.
General health necessities
Don't forget these
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C and F. This one is sufficent for most countries, but check with your hotel.
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For families with young children
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Cochem. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying.
What to wear/what to pack for Cochem, Germany by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
Traveling to Cochem in January, you will notice that it is frigid, very rainy and extremely stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time and snow a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Sweaters
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Warm pants or jeans
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Heavy jacket
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Heavy socks
Such as:
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Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
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Lip balm
Our pick: this
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Gloves
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Cold weather footwear
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Rain poncho
A high quality rain poncho to wear over your coat will avoid travel headaches by protecting your coat. We like this one.
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The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
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An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for bad weather.
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Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. The most durable suitcases can let water in. We recommend:
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Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in heavy rain.
February
February here can be extremely cold, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time and snows once in a while.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Gloves
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Heavy jacket
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Warm pants or jeans
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Sweaters
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Heavy socks
Such as:
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Insulated water bottle
Our first choice:
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Lip balm
Our pick: this one
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Cold weather footwear
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Rain poncho
A weatherproof rain poncho to wear over your coat will help avoid loads of aggrevation by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
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Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots work well for stormy weather:
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An umbrella
This excellent one is made for stormy weather.
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Waterproof luggage cover
So your things remain dry. Even the best suitcases can let water in. We recommend:
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Rain pants
Rain pants can be vital in a rainstorm.
March
March in Cochem is cold, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. It also snows once in a while. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Warm pants or jeans
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Extra socks
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Jacket or coat
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Lip balm
In our opinion, the best option: this
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Light gloves or mittens
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Fleece
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Standard footwear
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Rain poncho
A good rain poncho to wear over your coat will help avoid loads of aggrevation by protecting your nice coat. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for stormy weather.
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Waterproof luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. Even the best suitcases can let moisture in. We recommend:
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Rain pants
These pants can be essential in heavy rain.
April
April in Cochem can be very chilly, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 50s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Lip balm
In our opinion, the best is: this
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Light gloves or mittens
-
Extra socks
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Jacket or coat
-
Fleece
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your coat will help avoid loads of aggrevation by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots essential. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is built for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff stay dry. Even the most durable luggage can let water in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
These pants can be a lifesaver in a storm.
May
Traveling to Cochem in May, you will notice that it is cool, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Pants or jeans
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Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Extra socks
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Light and heavy skirts
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Standard footwear
-
Light jacket or fleece
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Dresses
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket will avoid travel headaches by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots work well for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. The best luggage can let rain in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are a lifesaver in heavy rain.
June
June in Cochem can be chilly, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s F (single digits C). It tends to rain about half of the time. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 70% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Standard footwear
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Pants or jeans
-
Extra socks
-
Dresses
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket can be a lifesaver by protecting your coat. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. The finest luggage can let moisture in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These can be vital in a rainstorm.
July
If you are traveling to Cochem in July, you will notice that it is mild, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light and heavy skirts
-
Pants or jeans
-
Standard footwear
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Dresses
-
Extra socks
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your coat can be a lifesaver by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff remain dry. The most durable suitcases can let rain in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
Rain pants are vital in a storm.
August
In August, Cochem is balmy, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the 60s F (high 10s C) and about a third of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C). This is also a rainy time for Cochem, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 60%.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Extra socks
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Standard footwear
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Dresses
-
Rain poncho
A quality rain poncho to wear over your jacket will help avoid loads of aggrevation by protecting your coat. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. Even the best luggage can let rain in. We suggest:
-
Rain pants
These can be essential in a rainstorm.
September
September in this region is relatively cool, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day. It rains regularly.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Dresses
-
Standard footwear
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Extra socks
-
Rain poncho
A good rain poncho to wear over your jacket will avoid travel headaches by protecting your main jacket. We like this one.
-
The stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is designed for storms.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things stay dry. Even the most durable luggage can let moisture in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be a lifesaver in a rainstorm.
October
October in Cochem is brisk, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 40s F (single digits C), with a few days below 32 F (single digits C). It tends to rain regularly. But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 70% to 80% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Dresses
-
Pants or jeans
-
Light and heavy skirts
-
Extra socks
-
Standard footwear
-
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
-
Light jacket or fleece
-
Rain poncho
A good rain poncho to wear over your coat saves you time and money by protecting your main coat. We like this one.
-
Stormy weather makes rubber rain boots a must. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your stuff stay dry. The best luggage can let water in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These are vital in a rainstorm.
November
November is brisk, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light gloves or mittens
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Fleece
-
Jacket or coat
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best choice: this
-
Extra socks
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A durable rain poncho to wear over your jacket saves you time and money by protecting your coat. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots are great for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for bad weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your things don't get wet. The most durable luggage can let water in. We recommend:
-
Rain pants
These will be vital in a storm.
December
In December, Cochem is freezing, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the 30s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C). This is also a rainy time for Cochem, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In December, humidity reaches as high as 90%.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light gloves or mittens
-
Warm pants or jeans
-
Jacket or coat
-
Fleece
-
Extra socks
-
Lip balm
In our opinion, the best option: this one
-
Standard footwear
-
Rain poncho
A durable rain poncho to wear over your coat will avoid travel headaches by protecting your nice jacket. We like this one.
-
Rainy weather makes rubber rain boots a necessity. These boots are well-suited for stormy weather:
-
An umbrella
This excellent one is made for stormy weather.
-
Waterproof luggage cover
So your belongings remain dry. Even the best suitcases can let moisture in. We like:
-
Rain pants
These pants will be vital in heavy rain.
Activities for Cochem, Germany
Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Cochem.
If you see the Schlagkamp-Desoye Wine Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
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Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
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Comfy walking shoes
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