Sarasota Guy Posted June 25, 2013 #1 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We are considering a cruise focusing on Santorini, Ephesus and the southern parts of France and Italy during October 2-12.It appears that Oct. is a rainy season in that part of the world. In your experience how much rain can we expect and will that interfere with our enjoyment of the cruise? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted June 25, 2013 #2 Share Posted June 25, 2013 You never can know. You might have some rain, no rain or a lot of rain. I like early October in Europe so I would not hesitate to book this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MimsandMarkie Posted June 25, 2013 #3 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We did this itinerary a few years back. The weather was FABULOUS! Cool and clear...not a drop of rain! Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricki Posted June 25, 2013 #4 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We are considering a cruise focusing on Santorini, Ephesus and the southern parts of France and Italy during October 2-12.It appears that Oct. is a rainy season in that part of the world. In your experience how much rain can we expect and will that interfere with our enjoyment of the cruise? Hello neighbor! (we are in Sarasota, too) October is a great time to visit that area! There may be some rain, or you also may have nothing but cool and sunny days. Even historical weather data is not always reliable. The crowds will have gone and you can have a much better experience than during the hot, crowded summer months. Ricki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rloke Posted June 25, 2013 #5 Share Posted June 25, 2013 We were on the Marina Grecian Glory cruise October 1-11 2011 (from Athens to Kusadasi/Ephesus and the various Greek islands including Santorini, and onwards north ending at Venice). We were extremely lucky...absolutely beautiful weather, sunny and comfortable daytime temperatures (in the 70's) and very low humidity... Attached photo taken from Oia, Santorini... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wripro Posted June 25, 2013 #6 Share Posted June 25, 2013 Not only will the weather be better than during the summer, there will be fa fewer tourists. October is a great month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CintiPam Posted June 26, 2013 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2013 Early October is a fabulous time for southern Europe; we had lovely weather on our cruise last October which embarked in Barcelona and spent several days visiting various ports in Sicily and several more around the Amalfi Coast. Later in October indeed can be rainy but who knows what will happen a particular October. Our next cruise is the last week in September focusing on Adriatic ports. I prefer traveling in Europe in May/early June and October because my body abhors heat and humidity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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