Magdeburg, Germany: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Traveling to Magdeburg, Germany? If you're planning to go to Magdeburg, we've got 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 Magdeburg, Germany

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

Important essentials for Magdeburg, Germany

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

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022


  • Travel disinfecting wipes

    Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.


  • 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).


  • N95 masks to use in crowded airports

    These N95 masks provide the best level of COVID-19 protection possible.


  • A vaccine card protector

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


  • Travel insurance

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  • Hand sanitizer

    This hand sanitizer is an excellent plane-friendly choice.

General health necessities

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

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January

If you go to Magdeburg in January, you will notice that it is frosty. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

February

February in Magdeburg is very cold. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 20s F (single digits below 0 C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

March

March in Magdeburg can be brisk. Temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

April

April for Magdeburg is chilly. Temperatures average in the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

May

May in Magdeburg is relatively cool. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

June

June in this region is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

July

July in Magdeburg is mild. 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:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

August

If you go to Magdeburg in August, you will notice that it is balmy. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

September

September in Magdeburg is crisp. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 40s F (single digits C). It tends to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

October

If you go to Magdeburg in October, you will notice that it can be chilly. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

November

November in Magdeburg can be brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the 30s F (single digits C). It tends to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

December

December in Magdeburg is pretty cool. Temperatures average in the high 30s F (single digits C) during the day. It rains occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you are going to see the majestic St. John's Church, it's worthwhile to wear modest clothing:

If you go to the Kulturhistorisches Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:

Activities for Magdeburg, Germany

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

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