Tikka234 Posted June 26, 2020 #1 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Hi we've transferred our May med cruise this year to next July now thinking it may be too hot couple of our group have health issues and struggle if too hot. Looking a maybe swapping it to end September Anyone cruise med rom UK at this time of year, what was the weather like, and sea crossing especially bay of biscay Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majortom10 Posted June 26, 2020 #2 Share Posted June 26, 2020 More than likely to be hotter in the Med in July than in September and with regards to BoB you can never guarantee the state of the seas at any time and chance you could have poor crossing in July and duck pond in September you never know. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adawn47 Posted June 26, 2020 #3 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I agree with majortom. We only cruise mid October to late November and find the med is really good during those months. We can't cope with really hot weather now and find those months pleasantly comfortable. It's also a lot less crowded. The weather can be a bit iffy sometimes just as it can be during a normal summer. Nothing is guaranteed. As for B.o.B we've had different crossings each time, you never can say for sure. Avril 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 26, 2020 #4 Share Posted June 26, 2020 July is, imho, along with August, the worst time to go to the Med. Very hot, rammed with tourists and the locals on holiday, and generally unpleasant. Go in September - quieter, cooler and much more pleasant. As for the BoB, that's a lottery whenever you go. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Selbourne Posted June 26, 2020 #5 Share Posted June 26, 2020 13 minutes ago, wowzz said: July is, imho, along with August, the worst time to go to the Med. Very hot, rammed with tourists and the locals on holiday, and generally unpleasant. Go in September - quieter, cooler and much more pleasant. As for the BoB, that's a lottery whenever you go. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grapau27 Posted June 26, 2020 #6 Share Posted June 26, 2020 1 hour ago, wowzz said: July is, imho, along with August, the worst time to go to the Med. Very hot, rammed with tourists and the locals on holiday, and generally unpleasant. Go in September - quieter, cooler and much more pleasant. As for the BoB, that's a lottery whenever you go. +2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terrierjohn Posted June 26, 2020 #7 Share Posted June 26, 2020 We cruised at the end of July last year in the Med, and it was hot but bearable. The aircon keeps it comfortable on the ship and sea days provide a very pleasant breeze even on the open decks in the sun. The days are much longer in July as well making evenings out on deck much more enjoyable. I would be quite happy with either time, and in fact we do have a July cruise booked for next July, and hope it will go ahead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeaJane Posted June 26, 2020 #8 Share Posted June 26, 2020 2 hours ago, wowzz said: July is, imho, along with August, the worst time to go to the Med. Very hot, rammed with tourists and the locals on holiday, and generally unpleasant. Go in September - quieter, cooler and much more pleasant. As for the BoB, that's a lottery whenever you go. +3 We usually cruise to the Med and generally find the weather excellent for sightseeing so late September should be a very good time. As others have said less crowded than July and just as likely to have a good crossing of BoB as any other month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeanlyon Posted June 26, 2020 #9 Share Posted June 26, 2020 I've been through Biscary in the summer and also in November. Both like a millpond. Definitely wouldn't go to the Med in July. September or October is beautiful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tikka234 Posted June 26, 2020 Author #10 Share Posted June 26, 2020 Thanks for all your rep!ies does seem September/October May suit us better 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wowzz Posted June 26, 2020 #11 Share Posted June 26, 2020 36 minutes ago, Tikka234 said: Thanks for all your rep!ies does seem September/October May suit us better Correct decision. The ship may have air conditioning, but why stay inside? Strangely enough, our experience is that early October can be better than September, when the Gota Fria can occur, leading to torrential rain and flooding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Please sign in to comment
You will be able to leave a comment after signing in
Sign In Now