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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I
are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
On Mon, 7 Aug 2006 17:31:05 -0500, "Sherry Starr"
wrote: Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr For Scotland, I recommend May. It's fairly warm (you won't need a big coat) but the midges aren't out yet. If you visit Scotland in June, July or August, I can guarantee midges - small flying insects that bite, and leave a very itchy welt. I've never been to Ireland or Wales, sadly, so can't speak about their weather. If you go to http://community.webshots.com/user/Jo_in_Scotland you can see some views of the weather and what sort of clothing we were wearing, when we were on the west coast of Scotland and the Isle of Skye in late May this year - check out the Isle of Skye folder. -- Jo in Scotland |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
Sherry Starr wrote:
Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr June for Scotland, though it can rain, hail, snow, thunder, and have blistering sun that month as well as any other... -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
DH and I visited UK and Ireland last Sept/Oct. The weather was mostly
fine, a little rain in Ireland but that's one of its charms grin. It seemed a nice time to visit because the summer tourists had left and it was easier to get accomm. etc. The breezes were cool so needed a wool sweater or jacket/coat but there was lots of sunshine too. The day we spent with Jo in Scotland was cold! It took along time to eat a large icecream cone! If you are self driving, then avoid high season - Jun-Aug. to have a little more room on the roads. Cheers Bronwyn Sherry Starr wrote: Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
Dont forget to kiss the Blarney Stone!!!
hanging upside down was a quick event but well worth it. have fun, jeanne -- san-fran at ihug dot co dot nz nzlstar on yahoo msg'r nzlstar on webshots gen.gen.co.nz "Sherry Starr" wrote... Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
It's difficult to say these days, Sherry. The months are all over the
place. England and Wales had the wettest May in recorded history this year, but Scotland was much, much better! I wouldn't recommend April at all - far too chancy with the weather; and, up here where we live - on a hill in a county next to Wales, our trees are not in full leaf until late May; and Scotland is further north. Wales and Ireland do tend to be wetter than the rest of the country, because they are on the Atlantic sides of the island group. Though, when I have visited family on the very westernmost part of Ireland, I have known it to be scorching hot. I got sunstroke there once! The east of Ireland tends to be dryer than the west. So, although the distance from west to east looks very small, in your climate terms, our weather is very changeable all the time. There are several large groups of hills and the weather on either side of these can be very different - on the same day! Remember, these are islands, affected by the huge body of ocean on our windward side, and you are used to 'continental' weather. Island weather is much more changeable and unpredictable. Our weather people have a terrible time trying to gauge just where and when weather fronts will affect us. Think of the weather on the US west coast, at a similar latitude - but perhaps a bit warmer. If I had to recommend a single month - as you won't be able to stay here a year g - I would suggest September. Yes, the days are that much shorter, but there don't seem to be the extremes of weather then. And, it is usually very good when the schools go back!! (though in Scotland this could be late August?). Hope you have a great time, whenever you come - if you choose that trip! .. In message , Sherry Starr writes Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr -- Best Regards pat on the hill |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
I went to Scotland in late September a long while back and it was wonderful.
Comfortable days, cool nights and even damned cold in a few places in the Highlands, but nothing Arctic. Perfectly acceptable to this Florida born and raised temperature sensitivity. I myself want to go the other places but haven't been... *sigh* Debi (you'll love it!) "Sherry Starr" wrote in message . .. Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
It might be a good idea to get some
information on school holidays in the UK and Ireland. Then you can try to avoid those. We try to schedule our trips accordingly, to avoid crowns, and to (sometimes) save money. PAT Sherry Starr wrote: Which months would be the best to visit Scotland, Ireland, & Wales? DH & I are looking into a nice trip in 2007 or possibly late this year. This is one of the ones we are interested in. We were thinking late April, but we don't know. We can go anytime. Sherry Starr |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
Reply to own post. Sorry for confusion.
*I* certainly do not try to avoid Crowns! We do try to avoid long lines and CROWDS of tourists. PAT, Queen Of Everything Pat in Virginia wrote: It might be a good idea to get some information on school holidays in the UK and Ireland. Then you can try to avoid those. We try to schedule our trips accordingly, to avoid crowns, and to (sometimes) save money. PAT |
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OT - Weather in Scotland, Ireland & Wales
Pat in Virginia wrote:
It might be a good idea to get some information on school holidays in the UK and Ireland. Then you can try to avoid those. We try to schedule our trips accordingly, to avoid crowns, and to (sometimes) save money. PAT That's easy enough! In England and Wales the schools break up for the holidays at the end of July, and go back at the start of September. They get about five weeks off altogether. In Scotland they break up half way through July and go back half way through August. I think Northern Ireland is the same as England and Wales. No idea about the republic: that's a different country! -- Kate XXXXXX R.C.T.Q Madame Chef des Trolls Lady Catherine, Wardrobe Mistress of the Chocolate Buttons http://www.katedicey.co.uk Click on Kate's Pages and explore! |
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