What is the climate in Portugal?
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People of northern latitudes not spoiled by clear weather and high temperatures, the climate of Portugal will seem fabulous . This country is considered to be one of the sunniest and warmest in Europe . Her the southern region belongs to the Mediterranean climate, which is influenced by the ocean . The summer here is hot, but not too hot (from + 25-27 degrees), dry, spring and autumn are mild and sunny, not cold . Even in winter the air temperature ranges from +7 to +15 degrees . The main precipitation fall fall and in winter, in this period, the relative humidity increases significantly .
climate of the northern part of the country covered by mountains and hills, is markedly different from the south. Temperatures are cooler here (about 4 degrees), humidity is higher. Rains happen even in summer, although not often, but in autumn and winter precipitation is especially plentiful, snow falls, which does not melt in the mountains for several months.
Despite the absence of cold winters, the bathing season in the country lasts from the strength of month three. The ocean is slightly warmed even in summer, and its maximum temperature on the southern coast is about +21-22 degrees. In the rest of the country about + 18-20, and at other times of the year + 14-17.
March 19, 2012
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