The weather here is so far very hard to predict. The weather apps are rarely entirely correct, and always show different things depending on the phone. We would sometimes all pull out our apps and read out the differing reports, sometimes by more than 10 degrees. This makes it hard to plan activities, especially when you are mostly outside or walking to your destination. One piece of advice I follow now is that as long as its not dangerous, don't let "bad" weather stop you from doing anything. Just learn to be prepared so you can be comfortable in the weather. The first few weeks were unbearably hot. I'm outside much more than I was at home this summer, and as such I wasn't acclimated to the heat. It was humid and the sun was very persistent. It didn't rain for two weeks. The ground was dry and it was dusty. So, like in PA, despite the cold winters, it gets plenty hot in the summer. The European heat wave didn't help much either. Thankfully, Marburg has a robust public drinking fountain system, so fresh cold water was not hard to find! Now though, the temperature has dropped significantly. At the start of the week it was warm and very sunny, and today its 43 F and raining. I knew the temperature was going to drop, but I didn't expect it to drop so sharply. The rain here is constant. It doesn't take breaks, but it does get lighter. Once it started raining it hasn't really stopped since. It has rained every day since Wednesday. It is also windy, which makes it feel colder than it is. The wind is strong as if there was a big storm, even if its just drizzling. Even still, apparently Hessen doesn't get much snow in the winter, which I find surprising due to the already chilly temps and large amount of precipitation. I always try to carry my umbrella and a light jacket with me. That way, even if the weather prediction is wrong, I will be prepared. I also recommend packing a light jacket. All of the Germany travel blogs tell you not to pack a coat, and while that is true for large winter jackets, I think a transition layer that is warmer is an indispensable item. I will say though, the weather is immaculate for great fall vibes. The breeze carries the smell of the colder weather coming, and there are already crunchy leaves collecting in the streets.
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About LaurenHi! I'm a senior at SU and I'm studying abroad in Marburg, Germany during the fall 2022 semester. I'm an art history major, a museum studies minor and I'm super excited to share my experiences on my blog! Please follow along to learn all about this incredible experience! Archives
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