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

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

When to go to Palatinate, Germany

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

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

January

If you visit Palatinate during January, you are likely to find that it is frigid, very rainy and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 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 70 and 80% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time and snow once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

February

February in Palatinate is cold, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The rain/snow can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 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:

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

March

March in Palatinate can be brisk, somewhat rainy and very stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

April

If you visit Palatinate during April, you are likely to find that it is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 30s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally around 60 during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

May

In May, Palatinate is relatively cool, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (high 10s C) and about half of the time jump into the low 70s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the 40s F (single digits C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

June

In June, Palatinate is balmy, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 50s F (low 10s C).

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

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you go to Palatinate in July, you will notice that it is balmy, somewhat rainy and somewhat stormy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

August

If you go to Palatinate in August, you will notice that it is mild, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Expect it to rain about half of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the low 60s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

If you visit Palatinate during September, you are likely to find that it is chilly, somewhat rainy and very stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally around 60 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:

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

October

If you visit Palatinate during October, you are likely to find that it is crisp, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 50s F (low 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 about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

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

November

November in Palatinate is pretty cool, somewhat rainy and extremely stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters.

During this time, temperatures average in the low 40s F (single digits C) to 40s F (single digits C), although night temperatures can dip into the low 30s F (single digits C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

December

December in Palatinate is brisk, 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 half of the time.

It also snows occasionally. 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
Socks
Jacket or coat
Fleeces
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage that you don't mind ruining
Warm pants or jeans
Light gloves or mittens

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

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Palatinate, 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 Palatinate
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
Appropriate museum wear

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