Is it just me or does anyone else here loathe being asked to predict what the weather will be like at any given time?
We often get asked what the temperatures will be like in certain summer months, which is highly understandable as for many, they need a little reassurance that Summer in the Alps can be beautiful (and sometimes a little changeable !).
However, what I really hate is having to 'predict' snow.
We've just had a nice-sounding family from Thailand wanting to come over for "the holiday of a lifetime" (no pressure then) for the first week in December to show their children snow - and ideally snow in the garden. Not just on the trusty nearby all-year-round-covered-in-snow Glacier, or on the high mountains directly facing the chalet, but in the garden so they can wake up to it.
Hmmm, well, given the non-summer we've had in the UK so far, and the general 'nonsense' that seem to be the Seasons these days, I just do not know what to say. So I've gone back saying that typically the snow starts falling in mid-November (can sometimes even be light snowfall in late October) and by early December it's typically snowing regularly but with bright sunshine. I've also sent snowy-garden shots taken one November to emphasise the point. However, the weather in the Alps is very difficult to predict yada yada.
What else can you say ? They have to do their own research and then ignore it and pack light layers, which is what we do !
It's a tricky one when someone's coming all that way for the "holiday of a lifetime" and given what's going on with Global Warming, temps might be well up in the 20s !
Heigh Ho.
The weather .... anyone got a crystal ball ??
Takes me back to the Canadians from hell who complained that we had too much snow in November! We have a page on the website giving a rough idea of the weather and events through the year and also temperatures rainfall/snow which we do ourselves. Even so, you are absolutely right, no guarantee of anything!
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probably sick to death of it! I lived in Manchester for over 18 years and wouldn't risk a monsoon season anywhere!You would have thought that Canadians would have been used to snow in November.
Oh - how lovely...I'm dreaming of log fires, jumpers and hearty winter stews. I always do at the end of August (roll on November!)the mornings and evenings already have an autumnal feel about them.
On thread...I know what you mean Beanie. We get asked about temperature, especially in September and it's SO difficult to predict as it can be a lovely month, but can also be quite wet...or hot with an indian summer!
I think people expect wall to wall sunshine and hot temps...but we're a very green island and I think most think Spain is the same heat all over.
We don't rent in October but if I get asked about availability I always (whilst saying no) will advise them that the weather is unpredictable and whilst the sea is still warm, swimming pools aren't.
I hate to see disappointed holidaymakers
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yes I would agree that it's a perfect destination alternative to the heat of the coast. I think the alpine regions are under sold in this respect as I'm sure there are plenty of things for children to do, and the weather is more ambient.They have very small children and find the Med beaches too hot and crowded in August.
Mouse (who adores Asturias in August)
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