# Winter Wanderlust: Your Guide to Europe's Sunniest (and Rainiest) Christmas Markets! 🎄☀️🌧️
Planning a festive European getaway? Weather can make or break your holiday, and this cool study by FatFace has the inside scoop on which Christmas markets are sunshine havens and which might need an extra raincoat!
## Sunshine Champions: Top 3 Sunniest Christmas Markets
1. **Barcelona, Spain** (7.2 hours of daily sunshine! 🌞)
– Fira de Santa Llúcia market outside the cathedral
– Explore handmade crafts and traditional Catalan items
– Perfect for soaking up winter rays
2. **Madrid, Spain** (6.5 hours of daily sunshine)
– Enjoy seasonal treats like turrón
– Check out the Royal Palace
– Don’t miss the magical Three Kings Parade
3. **Merano, Italy** (5.9 hours of daily sunshine)
– Alpine market along the Passer River
– Sip mulled wine surrounded by snow-capped mountains
– Indulge in apple strudel
## Rain, Rain, Go Away: Top 3 Wettest Christmas Markets
1. **Geneva, Switzerland** (4.4mm daily rainfall)
– Cozy wooden chalets
– Swiss fondue and mulled wine
– Pro tip: Pack a waterproof jacket!
2. **Milan, Italy** (3.7mm daily rainfall)
– Historic Oh Bej! Oh Bej! fair near Castello Sforzesco
– Roasted chestnuts and panettone
– A traditional market worth getting a little damp for
3. **Merano, Italy** (3.4mm daily rainfall)
– Bonus points for appearing in third position on BOTH lists
– Rain and sun = potential rainbow spotting destination!
##Quick Stats
– 70% of Brits have experienced unpredictable holiday weather
– 68% say forecasts changed during their trip
##Travel Pro Tips
– Check weather forecasts before packing
– Bring layers and waterproof gear
– Embrace the unexpected – a little rain can’t stop the Christmas magic! 🎅
Want more details? Check out the full study on the Fatface blog.
Happy travels and merry market-hopping! 🧳✨
