Traveling to Europe for the 1st time and need advice on weather and clothing?

Question

We will be taking a 12 Days Mediterranean Cruise next March/April ... i live in the Caribbean and do not have a clue on what to wear / expect for weather... Avg weather where i live is 26 C.... and never been exposed to anything lower to 20 C...what sort of clothes should i wear??

Destinies: civitavecchia, Napoles, Rhoda, Izmir, IStambul, Athens, Katakolon, Livorno, Madrid

Thank you!

Answer 1

please take a look at the site: http://www.eurometeo.com/english/climate

I think it could be helpful for you.

probably you'll find temperatures less than 20 °C ( In Italy i mean).In my opinion, I will do that cruise later... June or July

Answer 2

It still might be below 20 degrees, both in Italy and Greece, even Turkey needs to warm up at that time, but you also maybe lucky and have some great sunny weather. It's going to be a huge difference for you being in Europe, but great. I was amazed by being in the Carri bean for the first time too.Always sunshine seems great to me.

Make sure you bring long sleeved shirts and a jacket. On board a ship even a scarf may do, especially at night it cools down fast. Bring decent walking shoes as well. It's a great trip you're making, I've been to some of the places you are going to, you'll enjoy it.

Answer 3

Pack layers...long sleeve shirts, a light jacket/rain slicker.

www.weather.com shows average temperatures.

Call your cruise line directly for more information.  There may be a pre-cruise planning packet they are able to send you.  Many cruise lines have instead chosen to put the content of pre-cruise planning on their website.

www.cruisecritic.com is a good forum for cruisers too.