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Title: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 12, 2012, 03:44:47 PM
Am I wrong in thinking rain in arillas most of the week I am there! 20th July 27th July .....
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Val n Bill on July 12, 2012, 04:01:28 PM
Just checked a couple of weather sites and there are conflicting reports, we will be there then so I think I will just pack a brolly but keep my shorts and  flip flops on.

                              Val x
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: jackson on July 12, 2012, 04:04:02 PM
i have just checked the next 14 days weather in corfu up to the 25th of july as i am coming on monday NO rain forecast Temp range 86 deg to 97deg hope this puts your mind at ease
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Geoff on July 12, 2012, 04:10:19 PM
Says 3 days of rain during that week on this site:-
http://www.accuweather.com/en/gr/kerkyra/184656/daily-weather-forecast/184656?day=11 (http://www.accuweather.com/en/gr/kerkyra/184656/daily-weather-forecast/184656?day=11)
But if they're anything like our local weather forecasts I wouldn't worry - most of the time they don't even get it right for the weather we are actually having (many a time I've been told that the evening will continue to be fine - but outside it's raining) never mind looking that far into the future.
And anyway - you will be in Arillas !!! - rain there is not the same as rain in the UK :-)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 12, 2012, 05:38:35 PM
okay thank you. I saw on world weather and accu weather it's raining but hey your right ill be in arillas xxx
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: jackson on July 12, 2012, 05:54:14 PM
it will be michael fish moonlighting and getting it all wrong again even if it did put a tad of the wet stuff down 1 it would not last long and 2 this is arillas and a bit of rain wont stop me in my favorite place
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 12, 2012, 06:05:28 PM
if it does rain a lot :( what is there to do. we know it's a fairly quiet resort that is why we picked it but we have quite a basic apartment so would be nice to know what to expect just in case. the weather reports yesterday mentioned no rain yet today even on the sites where it's saying 30degrees and no rain if you click on the precipitation reports it does ay 3 days at least 90% chance of rain. I still can not wait to go though :)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Angela66 on July 12, 2012, 06:18:56 PM
Accuweather forecast rain in Turkey one August, and it simply does not happen.  What we got was a high wind and waves on the sea so our boat trip was cancelled.  Even if it did rain it would likely be a summer storm and they are fairly spectacular.  In any case, it is far to soon to predict that far ahead so i really would not give it another thought.

I fly out on the 23rd and I am not worrying.
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Eggy on July 12, 2012, 06:40:17 PM
P O S S I B L E    R A I N ................. is forecast tonight but, it's been forecasst before and didn't happen.

Bring on that wet stuff!! - That's WOTISAY. Twill be good for the gardens and will not be a major disruption for any one at all, at all , at alll.

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Angela66 on July 12, 2012, 07:23:31 PM
Haha Eggy, I can imagine you would enjoy a shower or two over there.  However, in the UK this year it is not just the roses that are suffering with Blackspot!
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Ang on July 12, 2012, 08:14:52 PM
Friends of mine are planning on sailing up from Lefkas from next monday and are trying to get as far as Arillas(doubt they will get there only one weeks sailing, but its a marker for them)
Hope no nasties whip up out on the ocean.
Ang
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Sandy x on July 13, 2012, 01:05:38 AM
If it does rain, it will probably just be a huge storm and then it will blow over. It never rains for days on end in July and August - unlike some places we know!!
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: justphil on July 13, 2012, 01:29:32 AM
So correct Sandy meluvver. We have spent 8 Julys (is that grammar for plural? Julies, July's - someone please correct me.) We have spent that month in Arillas for many of the last ten years and the only complaint was that it was too hot. One spectacular storm, but they are just FUN if you are there underneath.

You can get big Mistraio winds that require forum members to save others from being blown out to sea. Do you remember that drink you owe me Eileen? lol.

Rain does not alter holiday enjoyment in Arillas in July or August. Simples. Your meerkat toy is there waiting to be claimed.

Phil
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Angela66 on July 13, 2012, 07:51:36 AM
The rain has now disappeared from the forecast:)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 13, 2012, 10:05:54 AM
your right checked this morning and no rain forecast. I think I'm going to refrain from looking altogether!!! 1 week and I will be in Arillas :)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Dai on July 13, 2012, 10:43:05 AM
There were a few clouds last night, but can't say it spoilt anything.

(http://www.arillas.co/sset.jpg)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Angela66 on July 13, 2012, 10:52:08 AM
Oh wow Dai, what a fantastic photo - shall be seeing these views for myself soon!  Have a great holiday:)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: TerryW on July 13, 2012, 10:54:30 AM
Lovely photo Dai. It was good to see you last week and it will be good to see you again next week  :-)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: GaryS on July 13, 2012, 01:06:29 PM
AccuWeather is pants, 2 weeks before we travelled on the 25th June it hinted at Rain for 4 days of our first week, a day later it was 4 days, a day later none with a cloudy day and after that sun. They are all fit for maybe a 3 day forecast. In the end we had no rain and only the odd fluffy white cloud.

Don't panic!
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Truth on July 13, 2012, 03:17:27 PM
To be honest I am obsessed with weather forecasts (even though they are usually a waste of time!) and I have always found accuweather to be one of the better ones ! lol
Best just to turn up and see what happens, although its not advice I take myself !
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Eggy on July 13, 2012, 06:07:17 PM
RAIN BY MONDAY PEEPS - SO I AM TOLD.

And.... if no rain please expect a very heavy breeze and get sandblasted on the beach. Be brave - take out a pedalo and be whisked to Albania without yer legs working overtime.

And.... If it rains then don't worry about it.
Why change into a cossie when you can stand anywhere, arms outstretched and get wet. - Twill be a warmish wet and save you taking the plunge!
(Super advice for non swimmers)

Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 13, 2012, 07:08:34 PM
rain by Monday??? where dI'd u hear that. .. although if it hits Monday selfish it may be globe by the week after but to be fair I don't have much luck haha!  I'm still looking forward to my holiday!
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Dai on July 13, 2012, 07:57:15 PM
I've been told by a few locals the most accurate forecast for Arillas is the meteo website, which is showing monday as partly cloudy. http://www.meteo.gr/cf-En.asp?city_id=5 (http://www.meteo.gr/cf-En.asp?city_id=5).

It would be nice to sit through an Arillas storm again
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 13, 2012, 08:30:17 PM
your photo is beautiful!!
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: jackson on July 13, 2012, 08:36:06 PM
ive just checked 3 weather reports snow monday hurricane rest of the week oops but seriously there is just one that said 25th and 26th may be 0.08mm so just see what happens and dont let it bother you and enjoy
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 14, 2012, 03:03:01 AM
definitely got to stop looking .its back to saying rain on 23rd and 24th!
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2012, 09:22:33 AM
I will name my "informants" for you all.

Nikos n Linda, Night Owl, say:-
"When the little black flies start biting in the evening, rain will soon follow"
Takis , Armourada , told me yesterday :-
"A cold and windy day on Monday , maybe some rain"
Neighbour, Makis, who is a fireman at the Airport says rain is forecast.
Of course nowt to bother anybody but we always listen to these wise words, do we not?

Always reminds me of living in Somerset and the local farmer saying:-
"Orl my cows be facing Norf smorning. An me sheep , them keeping away from big ole Oak. Eavy wind n rain be comin from the south morrow"
We smile leave out the washing and all car windows open.
WOTAPPENSNEXT?
Cheers
Negg
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: GaryS on July 14, 2012, 03:15:04 PM
And AccuWeather shows 35 degrees and bright sunshine for Monday.....as I said pants!! The week after still shows 1 day rain one day partial rain, but again I'd rather trust David Cameron than AcuWeather beyond 72 hours. Whatever it will be better than those poor sods believing the ads and taking a "staycation" in 2012
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2012, 04:51:36 PM
Watch the forum. It is much better than the forecasts and all the other rubbish you read. Including any posts by justphil of course.....

If it rains here I will let yous all know, but George Bardis said to me this morning that it might rain in December, but next week? Forget it. Like Eggy says, it won't affect anyones' holiday in July/August. The stunning storms that late September bring are something else though. But later in the day you wouldn't know they had happened.

The weather is a bitch, but believe me, whatever has happened to Greece, we Brits can't do any worse than escape  here for a respite from the junk that we are going through.
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: GaryS on July 14, 2012, 05:29:29 PM
Well said Phil, hope you are having a good one. Missed you by about 4 days this year. One day......
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: justphil on July 14, 2012, 05:56:56 PM
The Mythos is on to cool Gary.....

one day soon
Phil
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Eggy on July 14, 2012, 06:05:59 PM
Okay , Okay , - WOTDOIKNOW???

Now it seems that it's a "No Problem" next week with only a couple % drop in the temp.

"Pants" Gaz ? - In this weather? Oh no no no no!

Be Well Peeps
Negg
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: suzanne simcox on July 14, 2012, 06:33:40 PM
oooohhhh lovely jubbly Arillas here We come ;-)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: nadine on July 15, 2012, 01:03:44 PM
i very much doubt there will be any rain, i have been in june and sept and encountered rain with thunder and lightening, was incredable to see though, and lasted a couple of hours then baking hot after, thats what makes the island look so lush and beautiful
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Angela66 on July 17, 2012, 11:38:58 PM
It would appear that the errant Jet Stream that has created all the areas of low pressure over the Uk this summer, is now about the move North.  Thus the UK will warm up next week and become dry.

Unfortunately, for holidaymakers from aforementioned UK, the Jet Stream will then swoop down over a certain Greek Island, causing thunder storms.

So, I look forward to some spectacular natural pyrotechnic displays when I arrive next week - I don't mind the odd storm or two.  Just please, please, spare me persistent drizzle - that I most certainly do not want! 
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Cheryl2307 on July 25, 2012, 05:31:20 PM
I have to report that it was cloudy on Monday morning (23rd) and rained a little as we were leaving but it was still warm and wouldn't spoil anything, I'm sure.
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Val n Bill on July 26, 2012, 01:53:06 PM

Weather back to normal for the last three days, although Monday night lots of lightning but no rain.

       Val x
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Angela66 on July 26, 2012, 02:55:29 PM
Hi all.  Yup, witnessed about four drops of rain on Tuesday.  I managed to avoid three of them and the fourth simply evaporated as it landed on my overheated skin:). Having a simply wonderful time doing nothing:). Have met Neil when he was at the tria on Tuesday and also have spent a fair amount of time chatting to Ruby and her family.  Will be booking for next year as soon as i get home.  Love to everyone, back off to do nothing now:)
Yammas
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: JohnTheRef&Dot on July 26, 2012, 09:09:45 PM
Why do I always miss the Storm.
I want Thunder & Lightning over Gravia
back 4 days and missing Arillas
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Martin_G on July 26, 2012, 11:16:30 PM
I have fond memories of watching the rain whilst hiding in Helen's, never really got to grips with a big storm though.. If I could book one please for around the 20th August, thAt old be good, at night though :))

M
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: nadine on July 27, 2012, 10:44:03 AM
i have seen some teriffic lightening scenes when ive been there in june and september, and the best one was seeing a mini tornado coming from gravia island, it dissapeared before it reached shore, by then i was hiding in the apartment haha, scary but brilliant to see
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Eggy on July 27, 2012, 11:48:29 AM
  Just please, please, spare me persistent drizzle - that I most certainly do not want! 

I nearly didn't say hello Angela as I read the above as "Persistent Dribble"
(Do I talk that much?)

Weekend looks to be a hottie - Kavvadades forecast says a high of 36.
Negg
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: hannahshepherd on July 28, 2012, 12:03:08 AM
weather was amazing all week. tiny bit overcast on Tuesday early morning. but high 30's I'm assuming hit 40 mid week. thank goodness for the wind Thursday :) loved it :)
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: justphil on July 28, 2012, 12:16:38 AM
I can report that the Mistraio winds have kept us all sane here for the last few days. We have been here two weeks so far, and sometimes the heat has been oppressive when the humidity rose. When it did rain, the unfortunate individuals who got one drop on their skin were being marked out for a lottery win, ie 1 in 15 million!!

Rain? Did you spend June in England? Now THAT was rain.
Phil
Title: Re: rain in july
Post by: Dai on July 28, 2012, 10:19:58 AM
Rain, June, England, nah that was a shower.
Wales in June, now that was rain. lol!

Good talking to you and Jen.
I just love your enthusiasm, passion and positivity.
Glad you've still got another week to enjoy.

Hope to see you next year.