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To not be looking forward to holiday due to weather not being great?

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pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 15:42

We are going to Gran Canaria in just under two weeks and i have checked the weather it's showing between 24 degrees and 26 degrees only
This week it's high 30s and I'm gutted
I can't help but feel a bit sad now that we have missed the red hot weather.
I tried explaining to partner how I feel but he thinks I'm being stupid and ridiculous
Which I probably am
I'm in Newcastle now and it's like 8 degrees and raining
I just love when it's red hot
Aibu ?

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pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:44

@brocollilover we booked as a last minute thing because September felt so far
We booked Rhodes in September as it was really expensive for summer

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pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:43

@OfMiceandWomen what part of GC did you go ? We are going to Maspalomas

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pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:41

@Moveoverdarlin it is high 30s this week
Must be a mini heatwave

To not be looking forward to holiday due to weather not being great?
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StartingOverInMy40s · 09/04/2024 16:40

I always do a quick search on the average temperatures for the month I'm going before I book a holiday to give me a general idea.

Might be worth doing that kind of future OP

It's not always accurate as weather is unpredictable but at least you have a guide.

weareallcats · 09/04/2024 16:39

24-26 sounds glorious to me.

LillethCrane · 09/04/2024 16:39

I am currently in Spain and I was checking the weather forecast for a couple of weeks before we came- was gutted to see it was due to rain every day and be 14-16 degrees whilst here.

I really wish I hadn’t checked so much as it’s been glorious weather the whole time we’ve been here! My dc have been in the outdoor pools each day and I’ve laid on the sunbed in my swimming costume- perfect weather, but still probably only low 20s in temperature. It feels so much warmer!

Don’t waste time worrying about the weather forecast is basically what I’m saying.

idontlikealdi · 09/04/2024 16:36

pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:00

Has anyone been to Rhodes beginning of September ? What's the weather like ?
We have booked there and are now worrying it's going to be cool

Rhodes will still be hot in September, pushing 30.

OP I'd take that over the crap weather we seem to have had for months. I'd be more worried about the anti tourist sentiment at the moment tbh.

Moveoverdarlin · 09/04/2024 16:33

Gran Canaria is certainly not in the high 30s this week! It’s currently 14 degrees and it’s 11 here.

It’s sunny all week in Gran Canaria with a high of 26 degrees.

It will get to high 30s in August but not April.

TeaWithHobnobs · 09/04/2024 16:33

24 to 26 degrees sounds lovely to me, any higher would be too hot. It's so cold where I am today so I would be jumping for joy if I I was going somewhere where the weather is 24 degrees!
Enjoy the holiday🙂

JLT24 · 09/04/2024 16:33

24 to 26 is perfect weather, will definitely feel warm and be warm enough to sunbathe. Only ever been to GC when it’s in low 20s (we go every January). It’s our favourite place I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

Musicaltheatremum · 09/04/2024 16:28

pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:00

@Lovelynames123 oh that makes me feel a bit better
I don't mean to sound ungrateful because I'm not just craving the heat after being so cold all winter

It's 8 degrees today where I am in Scotland. 24-26 is lovely

We were in Lanzarote a month ago and temperature said 21/22. It was lovely. Definitely shorts/t-shirt weather. I craved the shade as usual 😂

MKDmumofflash · 09/04/2024 16:28

Whereabouts are you going in GC? The weather forecast generally comes from data at the airport, if you're staying in the south of the island, it's generally a few degrees hotter.

And Rhodes in September was scorching hot when I went many years ago.

brocollilover · 09/04/2024 16:27

go in op

tell us your real motivation for starting this thread?

UncomfortableSilence · 09/04/2024 16:26

www.timeanddate.com/weather/greece/rodhos/historic?month=9&year=2023

You should be fine in Rhodes then, I wouldn't go from October onwards as it's very hit and miss. The link lets you check the weather in previous years, obviously not a guarantee but gives you an idea.

OfMiceandWomen · 09/04/2024 16:26

I was in Gran Canaria a few weeks ago the weather was mid twenties most days and it was short and tee shirt weather. Lots of people sun bathing I think you will be ok.

MrsClatterbuck · 09/04/2024 16:23

Just back from the Canary Islands (not Gran Canary). It was from 21 to 26). Did get to 32 on one occasion. Plenty warm compared to home. Maybe needed a cardigan in evening but that is par for the course in the Canaries with the constant breeze. I actually had the ceiling fan on in my bedroom at night to keep cool. Never once felt cold.

brocollilover · 09/04/2024 16:17

pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:00

Has anyone been to Rhodes beginning of September ? What's the weather like ?
We have booked there and are now worrying it's going to be cool

for someone so in love with the sun

odd to book in april and end of summer (although should still be warm in rhodes)

Judystilldreamsofhorses · 09/04/2024 16:10

It’s seven degrees and lashing rain here - school holidays have been a disaster. I’ll go in your place!

TunaCrunchy · 09/04/2024 16:01

You know you are being U.

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pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:00

@Lovelynames123 oh that makes me feel a bit better
I don't mean to sound ungrateful because I'm not just craving the heat after being so cold all winter

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Rosesanddaisies1 · 09/04/2024 16:00

I'd love a holiday. mid 20s sounds lovely, you can still explore, have walks etc.

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pritchartcc · 09/04/2024 16:00

Has anyone been to Rhodes beginning of September ? What's the weather like ?
We have booked there and are now worrying it's going to be cool

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Molonty · 09/04/2024 16:00

IamSmarticus · 09/04/2024 15:53

I can't even lie in anything over 30, it's too hot. I always go on holiday mid-late May, temperatures of 25 are perfect for me!

Same here. I loathe going on holidays with 30+ temperature. We do our holidays before or after the summer.

brocollilover · 09/04/2024 15:59

where’s global warming when you want it?!

Georgesbar24 · 09/04/2024 15:59

Mid twenties is lovely. High thirties is oppressive for me.

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