Climate : Austria enjoys a moderate continental climate: summers are warm and pleasant with cool nights, and winters are sunny, with snow levels high enough for widespread winter sports.

Required clothing : European clothes according to season. Alpine wear for mountain resorts.

Climate :Seasonal and similar to neighbouring countries, with warm weather from May to September and snow likely during winter months.

Required clothing : Waterproofs are advisable at all times of the year.

Required clothing : Medium weights, heavy topcoat and overshoes for winter; lightweights for summer

Required clothing : Lightweight for summer and heavyweight for winter snows.

Climate : A temperate climate in the north; northeastern areas have a more continental climate with warm summers and colder winters. Rainfall is distributed throughout the year with some snow likely in winter. The Atlantic influences the climate of the western coastal areas from the Loire to the Basque region; the weather is temperate and relatively mild with rainfall distributed throughout the year. Summers can be very hot and sunny. Inland areas are also mild and the French slopes of the Pyrenees are reputed for their sunshine record. Mediterranean climate exists on the Riviera, and in Provence and Roussillon. Weather in the French Alps is variable. Continental weather is present in Auvergne, Burgundy and the Rhône Valley. Strong winds (such as the Mistral) can occur throughout the entire region.

Required clothing : Lightweight cottons and linens are recommended. Allow for layers during the shoulder seasons, especially in the north. Comfortable walking shoes are essential.

Climate : Temperate throughout the country with warm summers and cold winters, but prolonged periods of frost or snow are rare. Rain falls throughout the year.

Required clothing : European clothes with light- to medium-weights in summer, medium- to heavy-weights in winter. Waterproofing is needed throughout the year.

Climate : Climate Greece has a warm Mediterranean climate. In summer, dry hot days are often relieved by stiff breezes, especially in the north and coastal areas. Athens can be stiflingly hot.The evenings are cool. Winters are mild in the south but much colder in the north. November to March is the rainy season.

Required clothing : Lightweight clothes during summer months, including protection from the midday sun. Light sweaters are needed for evenings. Rainproofs are advised for autumn. Winter months can be quite cold, especially in the northern mainland, so normal winter wear will be required.

Required clothing : Lightweight cottons and linens are worn during the summer, except in the mountains. Light- to mediumweights are worn in the south during winter, while warmer clothes are worn elsewhere. Alpine wear is advised for winter mountain resorts.

Required clothing : European according to season, with light- to mediumweights worn in warmer months and medium- to heavyweights in winter. Rainwear is advisable all year.

Required clothing : European according to season, with light-to mediumweights worn in warmer months and medium- to heavyweights in winter. Rainwear is advisable all year.

Required clothing : Light- to mediumweights and rainwear are advised.

Climate : July and August are the warmest months and the main holiday season. They're also the dampest - it might rain one day in three. So if you want to avoid the crowds and the rain, try May-June or September-October. In early autumn the leaves are turning and you can pick mushrooms and berries. Although winter is bitter, theatres open, the vodka comes out, buildings are warm and the snow is beautiful. Spring is slushy, muddy and generally horrible.

Required clothing :

Climate : Spring and Fall: 55°F - 75°F; Summer: 70°F - 85°F; Winter: 40°F - 55°F

Required clothing : Bring comfortable shoes, a sweater, clothes you can layer and an all-weather coat. Some religious sites do not allow shorts or sleeveless shirts.

Climate : In spite of its northern position, Sweden has a relatively mild climate which varies greatly, owing to its length. The summers can be very hot but get shorter further north. The midnight sun can be seen between mid-May and mid-June above the Arctic Circle. Winters can be bitterly cold, especially in the north.

Required clothing : Light- to mediumweight for summer, heavyweights for winter and rainwear all year

Required clothing : Warm clothes and rainwear; lightweights for summer.

Climate : Owing to its being an island, the UK is subject to very changeable weather. Extremes of temperature are rare but snow, hail, torrential rain and heatwaves can occur almost without warning.

Required clothing : Waterproofing throughout the year. Warm clothing is advisable at all times, and is essential for any visits to upland areas.