Weather in late Sept. and early Oct. Britian, Paris, and Germany
Just wondering what to expect for weather. Ladies, can I pack capri's? Thanks
Shelley
Ardrossan, Alberta Canada 3/12/13
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Hi Shelley. For weather averages anywhere in the world, see weatherbase.com. Enjoy your trip!
The only thing you can expect is that it will be unpredictable. I've been in Paris and had really warm sunny weather, and really cold rainy weather at that time of year.
I look at the forecast online about a month before we leave. Then, again, a couple days before we leave to get the ten+ day forecast so I have a clearer picture of the weather. I have been to London twice in October and have had temps in the 50 - 60's. I have not worn capris at that time. We were in London last June and the temps were in the 50's and rainy everyday. I have been to Paris in September and worn capris. Check the forecast as you get closer, it is very helpful!
The weather should be fairly similar to your local weather. We prefer that time of year because it is cooling off but tends to be warmer than the spring and drier. But you do need to prepare for a wider range of temperatures and conditions by packing a range of light weight layers of clothing.
I was in Paris last September and a few prior September's in the past. As many have said, the weather can vary. We had lovely weather, but not capri weather ever at this time of the year. Last time it snowed and rained. Pants would be very comfortable at this time of the year.
Bring an umbrella for sure.
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Usually it starts getting cooler in late September. You may get a little capri weather, but mostly pants weather - unless you are really lucky. Either way, it will be cool enough at night for pants and a sweater or jacket.
England changes so much (and quickly) that you're only safe if you dress for anything every morning.
You could also go to the BBC weather site. Sept-Oct is our favorite time to travel so what follows is based on our experience. Just remember that all the published numbers are averages based on tons of historic data and have little bearing on what the weather will be this year. For instance Sept-Oct 2011 was a gloriously warm and pleasant period (shops at Brighton beach ran out of summer weight clothes to sell) as opposed to 2006 which was unusually cool and rainy. Depending on how where you go in Germany I would plan on temperatures between 35 and 80 with clear skies or rain. If it snows it won't last long. Take clothes that you can use in layers depending on the temperature and will dry out easily.
Good information, everyone. I think I'll leave the capris at home... might look silly with my walking shoes anyhow. Trying to pack very light. But will pack some sweaters and umbrella, etc. I will check those websites closer to our trip for sure. I hadn't thought of that. Thanks everyone.
use this site -http://www.wunderground.com/tripplanner/index.asp
you can plug in a date range and it gives you historical averages for the places you're going. For London, UK, it shows about half the days in that time frame have historically had rain. The info includes daily records for the past 5-6 years, but as you know you can never predict weather even based on that.
howdy,
i was in London last late october and it rained several days. Not heavy, but a light sprinkle.
Watch the weather before you go, as others said, and pack accordingly. Do you tend to get warm or cold easily? Pack accordingly. I was in Paris last September and the weather was beautiful - temps in the 60s every day and sunny. Then I went to London for the last week in September and it was rainy, windy, and cold. I love temps in the 50s but with the wind and rain, it was so cold! England had an abnormally rainy fall and parts of the country had floods. London is a very windy city, which I didn't know before I got there, so be prepared for that too, esp. when factoring in rain.
Cannot offer to much for Europe .
However for the U.K. I lived there for many years and return often. The weather can be very fickle. Always take some rain gear, a Jumper (sweater), you will probably need it at least once. Especially if you are traveling to the north i.e. Lake District ,Scotland etc. . You can purchase an inexpensive compact umbrella and leave it when you depart with the Salv. Army. or some clothing shelter. Instead of carrying on Airplane..
No. If you get the weather I had in September in GB, you'll freeze. It was rainy and cold....around 35ยบ in the mornings in Wales when we were there. Long pants, even jeans would be better for late September, early October in these countries...IMO.
Make sure you bring a scarf for warmth and layer your tops...be prepared for cold, but hope for better.
One thing you can be sure of is that the weather in Europe will be in Celcius.
That's ok for us , Shelly like me, being Canadian we do celsuis too! Just hard on Americans, ;)
Ha!! Yes, Celsius is not a problem for us here and now it will come in very helpful over there. :) I'm thinking just be prepared. will do. :)
Hi,
True, having the temps in Celsius is no problem, just think in it.
By early October it would be safe to say that Berlin will be colder than Paris and London.