Climate

The major part of the country is under the influence of the temperate warm climate. Only the south coasts of France enjoy the Mediterranean climate. The climate is characterized by high humidity which results from the ocean’s influence. In the western part, the rainfalls amount to more than 1,000 millimeters annually and average monthly temperatures range between 7°C in winter and 17°C in summer. In the east, the amount of rainfall decreases, and annual temperatures rise (0,8°C-19°C). The Mediterranean climate is characterized by higher temperatures (7,5°C-24°C), much rainfall in the autumn-winter period and dry, warm summer. The local wind in the Rodan valley is a cold and dry mistral blowing from the north.