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

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

When to go to Lüneburg, Germany

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

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

January

If you are traveling to Lüneburg in January, you will notice that it is brisk. Expect it to rain or snow a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Fleeces
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof coat
Jacket or coat
Umbrella
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof boots
If you plan to ski, ski equipment

February

If you go to Lüneburg in February, you will notice that it is pretty cool. Expect it to rain or snow a bit less than half of the time.

Daytime temperatures are in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Jacket or coat
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Waterproof boots
Socks
Fleeces

March

March in Lüneburg is cold. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains or snows a bit less than half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light gloves or mittens
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Umbrella
Waterproof coat
Standard footwear
Socks
Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans

April

April in Lüneburg is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Warm pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof luggage
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Umbrella

May

May in Lüneburg is chilly. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 50% to 60% range on average.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts

June

June for Lüneburg is balmy. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Rain coat
Pants or jeans

July

July in Lüneburg is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Socks
Rain coat

August

In August, Lüneburg is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Lüneburg, with several of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 60%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Rain coat

September

In September, Lüneburg is crisp. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and occasionally jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 40s F (single digits C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Dresses
Socks

October

October in Lüneburg can be brisk. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Dresses

November

November in this region is brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Standard footwear
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear
Fleeces
Jacket or coat
Socks
Warm pants or jeans
Umbrella

December

December in Lüneburg can be brisk. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof boots
Warm pants or jeans
Fleeces
Standard footwear
If you plan to ski, ski equipment
Umbrella
Jacket or coat
Light gloves or mittens
Waterproof coat
Socks

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Lüneburg, 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 Lüneburg
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear
Bicycle friendly attire, if you plan on biking anywhere

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