Mediterranean climates Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
type of climate characterised by mild to cold wet winters and mild to hot dry summers
About Mediterranean climates
Mediterranean climates are a mixture ofdesertand temperate climates. They're often found 30 to 40 degrees away from the equator, with the Mediterranean climates closest to the equator being more desertlike and Mediterranean climates farther away from the equator being more temperate. In some ways, the Mediterranean climate is the optimal climate; it's not as hot as the desert in summer but not as cold as the temperate regions in winter, and it's not as dry as a desert but also not as wet as a temperate climate. This provides a lot of good opportunities foroutdoor lifeand, therefore,hiking. Most of the rain in Mediterranean climates comes during the winter, with the first rainy days around October (Northern Hemisphere; April would be the Southern Hemisphere equivalent) and the final rainy d
Mediterranean climates Travel Guide Sections
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