Mediterranean Climate And Weather: Month By Month

What’s the weather in the Mediterranean region month-by-month? Here’s a simple reference guide for your planning!

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Climate & Weather In Croatia

The table provides a general guide, but weather conditions can vary greatly depending on the specific region in Croatia. The coastal regions, like those along the Adriatic Sea, generally experience milder winters and hotter summers compared to the interior. The interior, particularly in higher elevations, can experience colder winters with more snow and slightly cooler summers.

Croatia in Spring
Croatia in Winter
Croatia in Summer
Croatia in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	2 – 10	-3 – 2	36 – 50	27 – 36	Moderate	Cold and wet, especially inland
February	3 – 12	-2 – 3	37 – 54	28 – 37	Moderate	Cold to mild, end of winter
March	8 – 16	1 – 6	46 – 61	34 – 43	Moderate	Mild, beginning of spring
April	13 – 20	6 – 11	55 – 68	43 – 52	Moderate	Mild and wet, spring
May	18 – 24	11 – 16	64 – 75	52 – 61	Moderate	Warm, start of summer season
June	22 – 28	15 – 20	72 – 82	59 – 68	Low	Hot and dry, especially coast
July	25 – 30	17 – 22	77 – 86	63 – 72	Low	Very hot and dry, peak of summer
August	25 – 30	17 – 22	77 – 86	63 – 72	Low	Hot and dry, peak of summer
September	20 – 27	13 – 18	68 – 81	55 – 64	Moderate	Warm, start of autumn
October	15 – 22	8 – 13	59 – 72	46 – 55	High	Mild, increased precipitation
November	9 – 16	3 – 8	48 – 61	37 – 46	High	Cooler, rainy season
December	4 – 11	-1 – 4	39 – 52	30 – 39	Moderate to High	Cold and wet, especially inland

Climate & Weather In France

The table provides a general guide to the weather in France. The coastal regions, particularly in the west, tend to have milder winters and cooler summers compared to the interior. The Mediterranean coast enjoys milder winters and hotter, drier summers. The mountainous regions, such as the Alps and Pyrenees, have colder winters with substantial snowfall, ideal for winter sports.

France in Spring
France in Winter
France in Summer
France in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	3 – 11	-2 – 3	37 – 52	28 – 37	Moderate	Cold, particularly in the east and central
February	5 – 12	-1 – 4	41 – 54	30 – 39	Moderate	Cold to mild, winter
March	9 – 15	1 – 7	48 – 59	34 – 45	Moderate	Mild, start of spring
April	12 – 18	4 – 9	54 – 64	39 – 48	Moderate	Mild, spring
May	16 – 22	8 – 13	61 – 72	46 – 55	Moderate	Warm, beginning of summer
June	19 – 25	11 – 16	66 – 77	52 – 61	Moderate	Warm to hot, summer
July	22 – 28	13 – 18	72 – 82	55 – 64	Low	Hot, peak of summer
August	21 – 28	13 – 18	70 – 82	55 – 64	Low	Hot, peak of summer
September	18 – 25	10 – 15	64 – 77	50 – 59	Moderate	Warm, start of autumn
October	13 – 20	6 – 11	55 – 68	43 – 52	High	Mild, increased precipitation
November	7 – 14	2 – 7	45 – 57	36 – 45	High	Cooler, rainy season
December	4 – 10	-1 – 4	39 – 50	30 – 39	High	Cold, particularly in the east and central

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Climate & Weather In Greece

The provides a general overview of Greece’s climate, with regional variations. The mainland can experience colder winters, especially in the northern parts, while the Greek islands, particularly those in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, tend to have milder winters and even warmer summers. Mountainous areas can also have significantly different weather conditions, including cooler temperatures and more precipitation.

Greece in Spring
Greece in Winter
Greece in Summer
Greece in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	10 – 14	3 – 7	50 – 57	37 – 45	Moderate	Mild and wet, coldest month
February	11 – 15	3 – 7	52 – 59	37 – 45	Moderate	Mild and wet, winter
March	13 – 18	5 – 9	55 – 64	41 – 48	Moderate	Mild, start of spring
April	17 – 22	8 – 12	63 – 72	46 – 54	Low	Warm, spring in full swing
May	22 – 27	12 – 16	72 – 81	54 – 61	Low	Warm and dry, start of summer
June	26 – 32	17 – 21	79 – 90	63 – 70	Very Low	Hot and dry, summer
July	29 – 35	20 – 24	84 – 95	68 – 75	Very Low	Very hot and dry, peak of summer
August	29 – 35	20 – 24	84 – 95	68 – 75	Very Low	Hot and dry, peak of summer
September	25 – 31	16 – 20	77 – 88	61 – 68	Low	Warm, end of summer
October	20 – 25	12 – 16	68 – 77	54 – 61	Moderate	Mild, start of autumn
November	15 – 20	8 – 12	59 – 68	46 – 54	Moderate	Cooler, beginning of wet season
December	11 – 15	4 – 8	52 – 59	39 – 46	Moderate	Mild and wet, winter

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Climate & Weather In Italy

The table provides average conditions, which can vary based on specific regions in Italy. The northern areas, especially in the Alps, can experience much colder temperatures and heavier snowfall, while southern Italy, particularly Sicily and Sardinia, tends to be milder and drier in winter. Coastal areas enjoy a more temperate climate compared to the inland regions.

Italy in Spring
Italy in Winter
Italy in Summer
Italy in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	6 – 12	-1 – 3	43 – 54	30 – 37	Moderate	Cold, especially in the north
February	7 – 13	0 – 4	45 – 55	32 – 39	Moderate	Cold to mild, end of winter
March	11 – 17	3 – 7	52 – 63	37 – 45	Moderate	Mild, beginning of spring
April	14 – 20	6 – 10	57 – 68	43 – 50	Moderate	Mild, more sunny days
May	19 – 25	10 – 14	66 – 77	50 – 57	Moderate to Low	Warm, beginning of dry season
June	24 – 30	14 – 19	75 – 86	57 – 66	Low	Hot, dry, especially in the south
July	27 – 33	17 – 22	81 – 91	63 – 72	Low	Very hot and dry
August	27 – 33	17 – 22	81 – 91	63 – 72	Low	Hot and dry, peak of summer
September	23 – 29	14 – 19	73 – 84	57 – 66	Moderate	Warm, beginning of wetter season
October	18 – 24	10 – 14	64 – 75	50 – 57	High	Mild, increased precipitation
November	12 – 18	5 – 9	54 – 64	41 – 48	High	Cooler, rainy season
December	7 – 13	1 – 5	45 – 55	34 – 41	High	Cold, especially in the north

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Climate & Weather In Morocco

The table provides a general idea of the climate in Morocco, but keep in mind that the weather can vary significantly depending on the region. The coastal areas are generally milder, while the interior can experience more extreme temperatures. The southern and southeastern parts, closer to the Sahara, are much hotter and drier, especially in summer.

Morocco in Spring
Morocco in Winter
Morocco in Summer
Morocco in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	16 – 20	5 – 8	61 – 68	41 – 46	Moderate	Mild, wetter in the north
February	17 – 21	6 – 9	63 – 70	43 – 48	Moderate	Mild, some rain
March	19 – 23	8 – 11	66 – 73	46 – 52	Moderate	Mild, start of spring
April	22 – 26	10 – 13	72 – 79	50 – 55	Low	Warm, pleasant
May	25 – 30	13 – 16	77 – 86	55 – 61	Low	Warm, dry, start of summer
June	28 – 35	16 – 20	82 – 95	61 – 68	Very Low	Hot, dry, especially in the south
July	30 – 38	18 – 22	86 – 100	64 – 72	Very Low	Very hot, especially inland
August	30 – 38	18 – 22	86 – 100	64 – 72	Very Low	Very hot, peak of summer
September	28 – 34	16 – 20	82 – 93	61 – 68	Low	Warm, end of summer
October	25 – 30	13 – 17	77 – 86	55 – 63	Moderate	Mild, autumn
November	20 – 25	9 – 12	68 – 77	48 – 54	Moderate	Cooler, start of wetter season
December	17 – 21	6 – 9	63 – 70	43 – 48	Moderate	Mild, wetter in the north

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Climate & Weather In Portugal

The table is a general guide, and weather conditions can vary significantly depending on the specific region in Portugal. For instance, the Algarve in the south tends to have milder and drier winters compared to the north. The interior, particularly areas at higher elevations, can experience more extreme temperatures, both in summer and winter. Coastal areas are generally moderated by the Atlantic Ocean, leading to milder conditions year-round.

Portugal in Spring
Portugal in Winter
Portugal in Summer
Portugal in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	11 – 16	4 – 9	52 – 61	39 – 48	Moderate	Mild and wet, coldest month
February	12 – 17	5 – 10	54 – 63	41 – 50	Moderate	Mild and wet, winter
March	15 – 20	7 – 11	59 – 68	45 – 52	Moderate	Mild, start of spring
April	17 – 22	9 – 13	63 – 72	48 – 55	Moderate	Warm, spring in full swing
May	20 – 25	12 – 16	68 – 77	54 – 61	Low	Warm and dry, start of summer
June	24 – 29	16 – 20	75 – 84	61 – 68	Very Low	Hot and dry, summer
July	26 – 31	17 – 21	79 – 88	63 – 70	Very Low	Very hot and dry, peak of summer
August	26 – 31	17 – 21	79 – 88	63 – 70	Very Low	Hot and dry, peak of summer
September	23 – 28	15 – 19	73 – 82	59 – 66	Low	Warm, end of summer
October	19 – 24	12 – 16	66 – 75	54 – 61	Moderate	Mild, start of autumn
November	15 – 20	8 – 12	59 – 68	46 – 54	Moderate	Cooler, beginning of wet season
December	12 – 17	5 – 10	54 – 63	41 – 50	Moderate	Mild and wet, winter

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Climate & Weather In Spain

The table represents average conditions, which can vary based on the specific region in Spain. The north is generally cooler and wetter, while the south is warmer and drier, and coastal areas tend to have milder climates than the interior. The islands enjoy a different type of climate due to their locations.

Spain in Spring
Spain in Winter
Spain in Summer
Spain in Fall

Month	Avg High Temp (°C)	Avg Low Temp (°C)	Avg High Temp (°F)	Avg Low Temp (°F)	Precipitation (mm)	General Weather Pattern
January	10 – 15	2 – 7	50 – 59	36 – 45	Moderate	Cold, especially inland
February	12 – 17	3 – 8	54 – 63	37 – 46	Moderate	Cold to mild, gradual warming
March	15 – 20	5 – 10	59 – 68	41 – 50	Moderate	Mild, start of spring
April	18 – 23	8 – 13	64 – 73	46 – 55	Moderate to Low	Mild, more sunny days
May	22 – 28	11 – 16	72 – 82	52 – 61	Low	Warm, start of dry season
June	25 – 31	15 – 20	77 – 88	59 – 68	Very Low	Hot, dry, especially in the south
July	28 – 35	18 – 23	82 – 95	64 – 73	Very Low	Very hot and dry
August	28 – 35	18 – 23	82 – 95	64 – 73	Very Low	Very hot and dry
September	25 – 30	16 – 21	77 – 86	61 – 70	Low	Warm, end of dry season
October	20 – 25	12 – 17	68 – 77	54 – 63	Moderate	Mild, start of wetter season
November	15 – 20	7 – 12	59 – 68	45 – 54	Moderate to High	Cooler, increased precipitation
December	10 – 15	3 – 8	50 – 59	37 – 46	Moderate to High	Cold, especially inland

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