Coping with Problems

Practicalities Thinking it Through Weather and Seasonal Issues Coping with Problems 

Most children will cope with bad weather if parents don't look overwhelmed by it. Some will even continue to hang out on the beach in a drizzle for example, while parents shelter under a beach umbrella.

A day or two of poor weather can be good for sightseeing as it will be cooler in the car than on sunny days. In addition, the beach/pool will not be the draw it is when the weather is fine so children will be more easily persuaded of the attraction of alternatives.

It is a good idea to think in advance about bad weather activities and outings. Even in August on the Mediterranean you might get a day or two of storms. As well as planning some sightseeing look out for family-friendly cafes where you can retire for an hour or two, meet other families, exchange ideas for things to do, and let little ones chase each other around the tables.

If you think bad weather is a real likelihood look for either enough indoors space and activities (whether in a hotel or self-catering) or nearby alternatives such as play and activity centres as a basic element of the holiday.

Holidaying in the UK

Being an island, weather in the UK is notoriously unpredictable. If you want to rely on statistics June is generally sunniest, though more so on the coast and most so in the Channel Islands, followed by the Isle of Wight and then the southern English coast. July and August are the warmest months. Sea water temperatures are highest in late August.