Darmstadt, Germany: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Darmstadt, Germany? If you're planning to go to Darmstadt, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Darmstadt, Germany

Based on the climate and weather in Darmstadt, the best time to go is July. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Darmstadt, Germany by month

January

If you visit Darmstadt during January, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits below 0 C).

Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Light gloves or mittens
Rain boots
Jacket or coat

February

February in Darmstadt can be very chilly, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 30s F (single digits C), with a few days below 20 F (single digits below 0 C).

It tends to rain about a third of the time. 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:

Rain coat
Rain boots
Fleeces
Light gloves or mittens
Jacket or coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining

March

In March, Darmstadt is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 50s F (single digits C) and once in a while jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Darmstadt, with several of the days of the month having rain. In March, humidity reaches as high as 70%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Socks
Rain coat
Light gloves or mittens
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Rain boots
Warm pants or jeans

April

If you visit Darmstadt during April, you are likely to find that it is crisp, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Rain boots
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Pants or jeans
Dresses

May

If you visit Darmstadt during May, you are likely to find that it is cool, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain boots
Socks
Dresses
Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Rain coat

June

If you go to Darmstadt in June, you will notice that it is mild, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain coat
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Rain boots
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella

July

July is warm, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain boots
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Skirts
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear
Rain coat

August

August in Darmstadt is a perfect temperature, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
Umbrella
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Rain boots
Dresses

September

If you go to Darmstadt in September, you will notice that it is balmy, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Expect it to rain a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain boots
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Socks

October

In October, Darmstadt is relatively cool, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 50s F (mid 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 40s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Darmstadt, with several of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Rain boots
Socks
Dresses
Long skirts
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining

November

In November, Darmstadt is brisk, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

This is also a rainy time for Darmstadt, with several of the days of the month having rain. In November, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Rain boots
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Rain coat
Socks
Light gloves or mittens

December

December in Darmstadt can be very chilly, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 30s F (single digits C) to high 30s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Socks
Light gloves or mittens
Rain boots
Umbrella
Rain coat
Warm pants or jeans

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Darmstadt, Germany

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Darmstadt, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C and F
A SIM card that works in Darmstadt
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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