🌡️ Weather Reality Check
European weather is NO JOKE for Nigerians. Even summer can feel cold compared to what you're used to!
🇳🇬 Lagos
Year-round
🇪🇺 Europe
Varies by season
☀️ Summer (Jun-Aug)
18-28°C
Pleasant but still cooler than Nigeria. Evenings can be chilly!
🍂 Autumn (Sep-Nov)
8-18°C
Getting cold. You WILL need a jacket.
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)
-5 to 8°C
COLD. Thermal underwear, heavy coat, gloves, hat — all mandatory!
🌸 Spring (Mar-May)
8-18°C
Unpredictable. Layer your clothes!
🧳 Complete Packing List
📄 Documents (CARRY-ON!)
- Passport with visa
- Flight tickets (printed)
- Hotel bookings
- Travel insurance
- Invitation letter (if applicable)
- Travel itinerary
- Copies of all documents
- Passport photos (extra)
- Credit/debit cards
- Euros cash (€200-500)
👔 Clothing - Summer
- Light jacket (ESSENTIAL!)
- T-shirts / blouses
- Long pants / jeans
- Light sweater / cardigan
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Sandals
- Underwear & socks
- Sleepwear
- Sunglasses
- Light scarf
🧥 Clothing - Winter
- Heavy winter coat
- Thermal underwear
- Sweaters / fleece
- Warm pants
- Winter boots (waterproof)
- Warm hat / beanie
- Gloves
- Scarf
- Thick socks
- Layering pieces
🧴 Toiletries
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Deodorant
- Shampoo (travel size)
- Body lotion
- Skincare products
- Razor / shaving kit
- Feminine products
- Medications
- First aid basics
📱 Electronics
- Phone + charger
- Power bank
- EU power adapter (Type C/F)
- Camera (optional)
- Laptop/tablet (if needed)
- Headphones
- Universal adapter
🍜 Nigerian Essentials
- Maggi cubes
- Ground crayfish
- Ground pepper
- Suya spice
- Dried fish (small amount)
- Garri (if space allows)
- Palm oil (small bottle)
- Ogiri / Iru / Dawadawa
💶 Money & Banking
How Much to Bring
Daily Budget (Comfortable)
€80-150/day
Accommodation, food, transport, activities
Emergency Cash
€200-500
Cash on hand for emergencies and small purchases
Best Ways to Pay
⚠️ Money Tips
- Tell your bank you're traveling (so they don't block your card)
- Know your ATM withdrawal limits
- Germany loves cash — many places don't accept cards!
- Never exchange money at airports (terrible rates)
📱 Essential Apps to Download
Google Maps
Download offline maps for your destinations
Google Translate
Download languages for offline use
Wise
Best exchange rates, easy transfers
City Metro Apps
Download local transport apps (9292 for Netherlands, Citymapper for UK)
Booking.com
Hotel bookings and check-in
Uber / Bolt
Works in most European cities
Free calls home over WiFi
Weather App
Check daily — European weather changes fast!
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