Temperatures in October??
Jul 23rd, 2005, 05:50 PM
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Temperatures in October??
We will be in France/Italy the first 2 weeks of October and wonder if anyone can tell us what temperatures to expect? What sort of clothing we should be taking with us? I really worry I'll be out of season with what's expected and have no idea what to expect. Help anyone?
Jul 23rd, 2005, 06:09 PM
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Weather Underground provides historical climate data (but as I post, their website is not responding, seems to be down -- try it later)
www.wunderground.com
www.wunderground.com
Jul 23rd, 2005, 07:05 PM
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It's working now. For Oct 1-15, the following links show data from recent years (CDG-Paris and FCO-Rome, respectively). You can interpret for yourself and pack/dress accordingly.
http://tinyurl.com/9kolz
http://tinyurl.com/bpsm6
http://tinyurl.com/9kolz
http://tinyurl.com/bpsm6
Jul 24th, 2005, 07:17 AM
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Timlin, go to the Rick Steves website and check out the packing tips.
I am traveling in late Sept-early Oct. too. I am taking both hot and cold weather clothing, mostly things that can be hand washed in the sink so that I can wear them several times. Also a small bottle of Febreze. I will go to the laundromat once during the trip.
If you pack only two colors for tops and bottoms (I'm doing black and khaki), and some accent colors and plan to dress in layers, you will be fine. Also be sure to bring a good raincoat and umbrella. I buy a bottle of water repellant spray and treat my non-leather shoes and purse.
You should be able to fit all this into a 22" rolling bag and a small carry-on.
I am traveling in late Sept-early Oct. too. I am taking both hot and cold weather clothing, mostly things that can be hand washed in the sink so that I can wear them several times. Also a small bottle of Febreze. I will go to the laundromat once during the trip.
If you pack only two colors for tops and bottoms (I'm doing black and khaki), and some accent colors and plan to dress in layers, you will be fine. Also be sure to bring a good raincoat and umbrella. I buy a bottle of water repellant spray and treat my non-leather shoes and purse.
You should be able to fit all this into a 22" rolling bag and a small carry-on.
Jul 24th, 2005, 01:58 PM
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Hi Timlin, I do not know what part of Italy you will be in but in the northern section of Italy I have found there is often tremendous storms, rain and electrical and the temperature can get very cold overnight.
Packing so that you can layer clothes is the best. I always take a longish trench coat that is waterproof. It works with dresses and pants. I always pack one turtleneck wool pullover.
I have not been to Italy for a couple of years however and friends there have told me constantly that the weather is really worrying them as they have not received the rain that they generally would expect. So think past rain information does not mean much regarding this autumn.
Have a wonderful trip. And don't forget that you can always buy something if you need it so don't overpack. Have fun!
Packing so that you can layer clothes is the best. I always take a longish trench coat that is waterproof. It works with dresses and pants. I always pack one turtleneck wool pullover.
I have not been to Italy for a couple of years however and friends there have told me constantly that the weather is really worrying them as they have not received the rain that they generally would expect. So think past rain information does not mean much regarding this autumn.
Have a wonderful trip. And don't forget that you can always buy something if you need it so don't overpack. Have fun!
Jul 24th, 2005, 08:14 PM
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Weather in spring and fall in most of Europe can be extremely variable. Back clothing that you can put on or remove as required to adjust your comfort to the ambient temperature. It wouldn't hurt to prepare for occasional rain, although that depends on your exact destination (rain in Paris tends to be of short duration and/or very light, so an umbrella or special clothing isn't always justified).
