Best time to cruise Mediterranean

[ann2013]

We are going to do the NCL Grand Mediterranean cruise next summer from Barcelona to Venice. We can either go mid May or early June. May not be much of a difference, but was wondering about weather and crowds. Any advice which would be better?

[paul929207]

Welcome to Cruise Critic.

 

Weather is difficult to predict. On average, it will be a little cooler in May than in June. Crowds will be a little smaller in May too.

[ILoveScotland]

It was extremely hot in Italy in late October the year I cruised out of Rome. So, predicting weather is tricky.

[Azulann]

You might also want to factor in the airfare. Mid May might be a little cheaper for air fare becuase school is still in session.

 

The Med will be warm to hot depending on which port or how far inland you will venture.

[eetonaee]

 

 

Crowds at Trevi Fountain May 29, 2012

 

Cruised June 1-11 with hot sun the entire time but next year it could be the opposite.

[Keith1010]

I would go in May and that is because the weather should be a bit cooler and the ports somewhat less crowded. To me ideal is April or late September/early October.

 

Keith

[John Bull]

Because the climate is very similar, & weather on the day can turn the theory on its head, I'd be inclined to consider other factors - have you checked which days of the week you are in port, any local public holidays, kids' mid-term breaks, airfare & cruise price differences ?

 

JB :)