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CLIMATE

Bilbao, Spain: Along Spain’s northern coast, there is an oceanic-maritime climate, with
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Spring has average temperatures of 57°F in February, and 61°F in March. Spring, however,
can be rainy.

Santiago, Spain: This region has a Mediterranean climate characterized by abundant rainfall
with mild, humid winters and warm, dry summers. The coldest months are December, January
and February. The summer season lasts about six months, from May to October. July and
August are the hottest months with relatively little rainfall.

Porto, Portugal: Porto, the second largest city in Portugal following Lisbon, exhibits a
Mediterranean climate. Here, you can expect the summers to be warm and relatively dry, while
the winters are mild and rainy. In general, Porto is one of the wettest areas in Europe; even
during its dry season you can expect showers and bursts of colder weather. However, even
during its rainiest periods, Porto tends to be sunny and temperatures are mild.

Lisbon, Portugal: Lisbon is one of the warmest European capitals. Spring and summer
months are usually sunny with maximum temperatures close to or above 86 degrees and
lows between 59 and 68 degrees. Autumn and winter are typically rainy and windy with some
sunny days; the temperature rarely falls below 41 degrees, usually staying at an average of 50.
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the Gulf Stream.

Carcassonne, France (Southwest): Southern France’s climate is similar to Spain’s northern
coast. It has an oceanic-maritime climate, with temperate weather year-round and rare major
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cooler months tend to be in December, January, and February.

Climate Averages & Online Forecast
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means they serve only as general indicators of what can reasonably be expected. An extreme
heat wave or cold snap could fall outside these ranges. As your departure approaches, we
encourage you to go online to www.oattravel.com/myaccount for your 10-day forecast.

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