> What is possible in nice weather may be much harder to do at certain times, like right after a thunderstorm

Weather is a strange thing.
I have worked hives in the middle of a thunderstorm when it was so dark it was impossible to see eggs - gave up when lightning hit 200 yards away: bees were fine - no problems with temper or stinging.
Another time I had sort out a neglected WBC (double-walled) hive in a thunderstorm.  They had built comb everywhere, including between the inner and outer walls.  We cut all that out, brushed off the bees and put the wild comb in pails.  They were as good as gold, with not a single sting.
It is also said that bees do not like wind - understandable as none of us would like our roof ripped off in a gale.  But sometimes the bees have been fine and other times difficult.

Worst time in my view is when a flow comes to an end and robbing may start - then even the best can get defensive.

Best wishes

Peter 
52°14'44.44"N, 1°50'35"W

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