Gretna, England, United Kingdom: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Gretna, England, United Kingdom? If you're planning to go to Gretna, the following is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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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 Gretna, England, United Kingdom

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

Important essentials for Gretna, England, United Kingdom

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID protection available.


  • Kids' KN95 masks

    N95 masks don't exist for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).


  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an easy-to-carry TSA-friendly option.


  • Travel insurance

    If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans


  • A vaccine card protector

    Vaccine cards can get worn. An unreadable card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.

General health necessities

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What to wear/what to pack for Gretna, England, United Kingdom by month

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January

In January, Gretna is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 40s F (single digits C) range. At night, lows are in the 30s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Gretna, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

If you visit Gretna during February, you are likely to see that it can be very chilly and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 40s F (single digits C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in this region is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

If you visit Gretna during April, you might notice that it is pretty cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

If you vacation in Gretna during May, you are likely to see that it is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

If you go to Gretna in June, you will notice that it is cool and somewhat rainy. 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:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

If you vacation in Gretna during July, you will probably find that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain 5-10 days this month.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you vacation in Gretna during August, you are likely to see that it is mild and somewhat rainy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (low 10s C). In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

In September, Gretna is cool and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Gretna, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

In October, Gretna is crisp and somewhat rainy. Temperatures routinely are in the 50s F (low 10s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C). This is also a rainy time for Gretna, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November is brisk and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the high 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December for Gretna is cold and somewhat rainy. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you visit the Gretna Green Story Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Gretna, England, United Kingdom

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Gretna.

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