Rhine Weather Early October

[rubinstein2r]

What kind of weather should we expect in early October going from Switzerland to Netherlands? We also have a few days in Zurich and Amsterdam.

 

 

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[seabreezer]

You can go to weather dot com to get the historical averages. From my experience though it could be mild to rainy and chilly with everything in between. I remember we had a few thunderstorms as well. Wear layers with at least one of them being waterproof.

[Host Jazzbeau]

You can go to weather dot com to get the historical averages. From my experience though it could be mild to rainy and chilly with everything in between. I remember we had a few thunderstorms as well. Wear layers with at least one of them being waterproof.

 

For summer trips I look at the historical average high and last year's high. For winter trips, I guess I would change that to historical average low and last year's low -- but our winter trips are from NY to the Florida and Alabama gulf coast so those numbers are quite reassuring.

[rubinstein2r]

We are going the first two weeks in October. Neither summer nor winter. I know to be prepared for rain but should I expect hit or cold? Will there be a big change as we go from Switzerland to Germany/France and then Netherlands?

 

 

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[bubbulz]

We are going the first two weeks in October. Neither summer nor winter. I know to be prepared for rain but should I expect hit or cold? Will there be a big change as we go from Switzerland to Germany/France and then Netherlands?

 

 

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We did Castles along the Rhine from Amsterdam to Basel at that time of year, and also spent time after the trip in Lucerne and Zurich. We had a bit of rain, but most days were sunny. I usually had a waterproof jacket with a hood, sometimes with a sweatshirt underneath, but I was constantly peeling off or adding layers as needed. It's a good time of year to go, as it's usually neither too cold nor too warm.

[ArubaGal]

We are doing same trip, same time frame on Eir

 

 

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[notamermaid]

As you sail along the weather will change with the microclimates. Expect night frost potentially in Switzerland but cool not frosty temperatures during the day. You might want a comfy jacket to keep you warm if you are going up to Mount Pilatus (others might be able to give you figures). Germany is a little warmer. It can anything between 5 degrees at night (not often) to 25 degrees in the afternoon (not often). Expect rain but not too much (not that cold unpleasant "wetting" rain). I tend to find temperatures quite agreable and am usually fine with a slong-sleeved t-shirt and light jacket or leather jacket if it is cool. Layers are a good idea. Remember to take good shoes! The Netherlands tend to be a bit wetter and cooler than Germany but the difference is not great. For windy days on the boat you might want to take a hat.

 

Have a great cruise.

 

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[INSIDERS CABIN]

Just check the forecasts a bit before you go. We have pictures where it's sunny and Indian fall like, just delightful October weather;we experienced brisk mornings ( think gloves and scarves); and then, we have the gloomy pics as well under umbrellas! Different route, but just had 2 balmy weekends in London, separated by 4 and a half days of rain, wind and sweater weather,

 

 

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[INSIDERS CABIN]

The difference is you are outside so much- can't duck in and out of your car!

 

 

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