I have the chance of going on a tour to Prague and Budapest and later to Slovenia in late September-early October and am wondering what the weather is like versus wait until next year around mid May to take same trip. Realize that this is very subjective year to year but would like some feedback.
Posted by
Pacific Northwest
2622 posts
I love to travel in late September. We did that area from mid-September into mid-October. It was hot in Dubrovnik when we started out in mid-September. By the time we got to Prague in mid-October it was coldish - mid 50s for the highs - but mostly clear and sunny.
Posted by
Seattle
4637 posts
If you go in fall start north and go south, if you go in May start in south and go north.
Posted by
Tel Aviv
15582 posts
It's Europe. Weather is totally unpredictable. Last year, I was watching the temps in Budapest from about October 1 and it was mostly cold and rainy and/or cloudy, with highs barely in double digits (Celsius). This week's forecast looks beautiful, mostly sunny and highs in the low 20's. My visit to Budapest was about this time of year and it was overcast 4 of 5 days, with light to heavy rain on 2 of them, 3 days later, when I got to Prague it was warm and sunny for 4 days (in Budapest too).
Posted by
Magyarország / Rep of Texas
17903 posts
Statistically September is better weather. In practice, of 3 or more trips a year over the last 15 years i have found that the be generally true as well.
Posted by
Columbia, SC
989 posts
You'll have longer daylight hours in May than October.
Posted by
495 posts
Even though you have more daylight in the Spring; I love these old cities lit up at night!
Just my opinion.
Jean