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Anailil Jun 26th, 2006 03:33 PM

Rain in Venice??????
 
I'm traveling with my boyfriend to Italy for October and I'm concerned about the weather. I read that is rain season, does anyone know what I should expect? Thanks.

miaspapa Jun 26th, 2006 03:54 PM

I was there same time last year,I was told October is a rainy time ,changes in the season.I just missed it in Venice but caught 5 or 6 days of severe storms in Rome and Positano.The nice thing about Italy there are plenty of days when your inside museums etc.I was in Maui and it rain 7 out of 11 days, now that really was painful. Have fun and always count your change.

WallyKringen Jun 26th, 2006 05:44 PM

Sure it can rain, plenty, and although Oct. is a bit early for acqua alta it could happen (flooding - an adventure!).

WK

nytraveler Jun 26th, 2006 05:54 PM

October is rainly season in almost all of europe. Take your umbie and waterproof shoes and go.

LoveItaly Jun 26th, 2006 06:48 PM

Hello Analil, if you are going to be in Northern Italy in October I would expect rain and electrical storms, which are quite dramatic and interesting to watch.

Jean Jun 26th, 2006 07:03 PM

And yet in our many trips to Italy in October, we've only had rain on one day. Could it be because I always pack an umbrella?

LoveItaly Jun 26th, 2006 07:12 PM

LOL, Jean! Is that the answer, packing an umbrella? I never do. I just borrow an umbrella from a friend. I love the rain and electrical storms usually although at times I have felt like the country roads in the region of Veneto are more like little rivers.

Weezie Jun 26th, 2006 07:22 PM

when we were in Venice in June it rained all the time. If you are concerned about rain, pack foul weather gear (slicker or raincoat with hood). I found that an umbrella in Venice is a big pain because the streets are so narrow.

ira Jun 27th, 2006 04:21 AM

Hi A,

As noted, pack your umbrella and enjoy your visit.

((I))


Carta_Pisana Jun 27th, 2006 04:40 AM

A co-wroker went in October and got rain and acqua-alta. I went in November - had beautiful weather most of the time and no acqua alta (unfortunately).

Statia Jun 27th, 2006 05:49 AM

I was in Venice last October and the forecast called for rain every single day for a week. We never saw a drop, although it was cloudy most days.

Anailil Jun 28th, 2006 02:58 PM

Thanks for all your comments. I'll remember to pack an umbrella. Who knows, maybe I'll have the same luck that Jean ;-)


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