Don't get my wrong, we still have some beautiful days here in the winter. It's a gorgeous place, covered in green. I actually really love the moss all over everything and the way the fog rolls over the hills in the colder months. If you are just into dining and drinking, those can be done in any weather. If you like to ski, of course winter is perfect. But, if you want to go hiking, it may be a little soggy and the beaches are really cold and windy in the winter. I still manage to have a lot of fun here year-round. In the winter, I just put on a rain jacket and enjoy myself.