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CLIMATE

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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mountains. Summers are mild with tolerable heat levels but the winters can be grey, cold and
rainy with some interspersed sunny days.

Ubeda, Spain: Located in a region that typically exhibits a subtropical climate, in Ubeda you
can expect the weather to be generally dry. Summers are very hot with very little rain. Winters
characteristically display moderate temperatures and tend to be relatively humid.

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generally rather low over most of the interior. In late summer much of this area has a burnt
and barren appearance after the long summer drought. Summers are generally hot. Spring
and early summer tend to be the wettest seasons in many places, but the rainfall is light and
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unpleasant features of the summer weather, but low humidity makes the heat more bearable.
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day in winter to as much as twelve hours in midsummer.

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.

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.

Climate Averages & Online Forecast
?SP QZWWZbTYR NSL]_^ ]PʮPN_ _SP average climate as opposed to exact weather conditions. This
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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