A global analysis highlights the least reliable places to say “yes!”. And some names surprise.
Organizing a wedding under an uncertain climate is a risky bet. To assess where the weather most complicates the life of the bride and groom, the American platform Destify has sift through the data of forty destinations, taking into account the difference at the ideal temperature of 22 ° C, the frequency of clouds, amount of rain and wind speed. Based on these criteria, an index was assigned to each place, revealing that the most spectacular landscapes do not always guarantee favorable conditions.
Thus, we realize that the dream of exotic or romantic marriage regularly comes up against strong climatic constraints. Some destinations accumulate difficulties, between frequent showers, unsuitable temperatures and gusts, which complicate the organization. An observation which contradicts the image of places sold as perfect for celebrating love, but which, statistically, are more exposed to the vagaries of the weather.
The three destinations that lead the most risky rankings illustrate this paradox. Queenstown, in New Zealand, seduced by its mountains and its lakes, but displays average temperatures just above 8 ° C. The rainfall is strong, the wind is constantly blowing, and the index established by Destify falls at 1.22 out of 10, the lowest score of the study. Reykjavik, Iceland, embodies the same dilemma: the spectacular sets are accompanied by a covered sky almost two thirds of the time, constant winds and an average temperature of 8.3 ° C. The weather index reaches only 1.46, which places the Icelandic capital among the least safe destinations to organize a wedding. Finally, Malé, in the Maldives, also disappoints by its climatic conditions. The heat is too high, with 27.2 ° C on average, permanent humidity and regular precipitation complicates logistics. Even the wind adds a constraint, which brings the index to 1.71. In short, three places renowned for making you dream, but where the weather clearly reduces the chances of enjoying a serene outdoor wedding.
The paradox does not stop at distant destinations. Paris, chosen each year by couples from around the world, does not get a better assessment. Despite its image as a romantic capital, the city suffers from a climate that is not very compatible with the idea of an outdoor ceremony. Temperatures, around 10.8 ° C during wedding seasons, remain below the ideal. The sky is covered more than every other day and the rains, although moderate, fall unpredictable. With an index of only 2.32, the French capital appears in 5ᵉ position of the worst destinations, just after Tokyo.
