The weather has changed for my holiday

I live in the South of France and it very very rarely "pours for days". Yes the forecast looks a bit shit but it'll still be fairly warm. The forecast for today where I am was rain and clouds all day - this morning I ate breakfast lying by the pool in the sun! Even now, the weather outside is chillier than the 37 degrees we've been having recently, but the sun is still out. Don't catastrophise, you'll be absolutely fine, it's never bad weather for long here.

Not recently!

You sound very unpleasant OP. Please say 'pissing rain' again...I don't think you've said that enough yet in your very mature and delightful posts. Poor you, I will be so sad if your tiktok holiday is ruined. Where do I send the condolence card?

The French weather gives zero fucks about your holiday, also summer rain in the med tends to be in short, heavy bursts rather than day long drizzle.

Also you ae the best of what you have been given - many people this summer have had holidays changed or disrupted by extreme heat and drought.

We went to Toulouse in late June/early July. On the first full day we were there Sunday we had the most epic thunderstorm and it absolutely poured with rain for about four hours - bang went our plans to wander around the town in search of food and a post dinner drink. We ran to nearest restaurant to our hotel and it actually turned out to be pretty decent and we sat under the canopy with other guests marveling at the storm.

Hopefully, the OP will cancel and it will be one less of these influencers and wannabe influencers hogging the best spots to enjoy scenery and blocking the view for others while they pose endlessly to get the best photo.

Can you just clarify OP?

Is it the “Rain” or the “Pissing Rain” that you are most concerned about? As you mention both and I’m leaning towards “Pissing Rain” being the worst of the two… but can you clarify this so I’ve got it settled in my mind ?
Just so I can fully appreciate the scale of what you’re dealing with.
TIA.

This is a wind-up.
But if not, this is why I despise influencers.
One of my friends has become one abd she can't enjoy anything without turning it into content. Not even a coffee.

You sound ridiculous and spoilt and petulant. No-one wants rain on holidays but most still get out, make the most of it and gave a great holiday. What has the world come to when a holiday is basically for showing off outfits and social media likes ?

Why not pivot and take a how to have a fab holiday in rainy South of France ?

Why do you change your walking style during rain?

And with one short post all sympathy for your disappointment vanished and I bet I'm not the only one thinking this.

My daughter and I planned a special holiday in Italy last year and the weather broke 2 days after we arrived. Did we sulk and feel sorry for ourselves? No, we sat down and rethought what we'd intended to do and found other enjoyable things to fill our days. Mind you, we hadn't gone for the sake of pretty pictures on social media, but to experience a beautiful part of the world and enjoy each other's company.

I was going to express sympathy and encourage optimism but then I read all OP's posts. I sincerely hope it pisses down the entire time she is there.

Tanning is bad for you and very ageing.

1. Accuweather actually isn't more accurate. It's forcast for yesterday and today was utter bullshit. My Apple weather app was far more accurate.

2. I'm about an hour from Nice and used to the weather here. Often they are fast showers. Unless there's a yellow warning for rain, it's unlikely to last long or be the downpour you expect. If they expect a proper downpour it will likely report yellow warnings for flooding like it did yesterday and this morning. It's also now sunny and warm after a torrential down pour and storm overnight.

3. It can be very spotty in terms of where the rain is falling - doesn't mean all of Nice or the surrounding area will be affected. We can watch rain forecast and it just pass us by and rain 5km away.

4. Doesn't look that bad apart from maybe Thursday.

Unless I’m missing something… these screen shots show very little rain. 55% chance of rain… 1.5 hours rainfall in a day…? Really not that bad.

A risk is a risk..not a certainty. With your attitude, I’d not go. But it’s only a risk of rain. I’d go if it was guaranteed..hell, I went to South of Spain and it poured ..the roads washed away so we’re were stuck with the car for a couple of days and the rain even dripped through the ceilings inside the Crowne Plaza during breakfast. Into buckets 🤣
Made for some interesting photographs. And I only take what I can carry in my pockets and shoulder bag, so no wardrobe to carry. Jeez, it’s an adventure

Beautifully put

Are you only going on hols for social media? It was 40 C last week in France with wildfires.

But I think you should cancel, judging by your miserable replies. Tiktok has ruined simple joys for so many.

I reckon it's Amber from The Archers.

There is a saying that there is no such thing as bad weather, just unsuitable clothing. I try to bear this in mind.

Fair enough - that’s quite key information. But if what is bothering you is how your holiday looks on SM rather than how it actually feels in terms of enjoying the moment, just make sure that you take your videos whilst the sun is out.

Forecasts are always changeable and very often when it’s showing a lowish percentage of rain, the rain never actually happens. Take your dresses but pack one or two things to keep you comfortable if the weather is a bit miserable, and try to review your outlook a bit - eg you can swim in the rain as you’ll be getting wet anyway; a nice meal is still a nice meal even if you are eating it indoors.

Think people are more concerned about your literacy levels, tbh.

Obviously not real, no one is this vapid.

Stay home then… use photoshop for your likes and clicks!

I do feel for you OP. Not because of the forecast but because of your personality. It must be very hard to be so self obsessed. Have the holiday you deserve.

Clearly this is a wind up