Northern Italy: spring or fall?
Does anyone have a preference for Cinque Terra, Lake Coumo, the Alps and Venice weatherwise: April/May or September/October?
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bluepie, We are sold on September/early October travel. I think this link will take you to our trip report for Rome, Tuscany & Cinque Terra http://www.fodors.com/forums/threads...p;tid=34699548
Last year we went to Bellagio, the Dolomites and Venice in mid-September. We were in Venice in late September and it was quite warm during the day. I have been remiss in getting my trip report done from our last trip, perhaps this will give me the push I need. Have a wonderful time planning (almost 50% of the fun of a trip) and a marvelous vacation. Shirley |
Hi Bluepie,
We've recently been to the Dolomites twice in Oct. and once in April. I'd choose October every time. Paul |
We have always had very good luck with Sept. in Italy. I would feel more comfortable with that time of year, especially in Venice & the Alps. The mountains can be cold though, mid-upper 30's is possible. On 2 trips to Venice, the weather was mostly sunny and 70-80.
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Those spring dates are too early for the lakes and Alps. Late May would be OK but Sep is better.
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Personally I love September especially in my neighborhood (the CT area). The crowds have died down some yet the weather and water is still warm. Also, hotel pricing go down, always a good thing!
You should also have better weather farther north than you would in the spring. Venice will be crowded but it is pretty much that way Feb-Nov. It's still a fabulous place to visit... |
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