Saint Bartholomew.
If it rains on Saint Bartholomew’s day (August 24th) it will rain forty days after.
Saint Bartholomew brings cold and dew. (Italian.)
Saint John’s Day.
Before Saint John’s day (24th of June) no early crops are worth praising. (German.)
Before Saint John’s day we pray for rain; after that we get it anyhow.
Saint Lawrence Day.
If on Saint Lawrence day (August 10th) the weather be fine, a good autumn and good wine may be hoped for. (German.)
Saint Margaret’s Day.
Rain on Saint Margaret’s day (22d of July) will destroy all kinds of nuts. (German.)