HISTORY
ANCIENT GREECE
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hot and wet in summer; cold and wet in winter
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mild and wet in winter; hot and dry in summer
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tropical with lots of rain
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -Greece has a Mediterranean climate, with mild and wet winters in the southern lowland and island regions and cold winters with strong snowfalls in the mountainous areas in the central and northern regions and hot, dry summers.
Detailed explanation-2: -Greece in July is invariably hot, averaging 81 Fahrenheit in Athens (but reaching an average high of 91.5 Fahrenheit in the afternoon, with many days topping a sweltering 100 Fahrenheit). Many of the islands, plus the mountainous areas, can be a little cooler. This is dry season, too, with little chance of rain.
Detailed explanation-3: -Much like modern-day Greece, Ancient Greece had hot, dry summers and mild, wet winters. In fact, Greece is famous for its Mediterranean climate.
Detailed explanation-4: -The average temperature on the mainland of Greece during winter is 13C (55.4F), although in the north, in such cities as Thessaloniki, the temperature can drop to 5.5C (41.9F). What is this? In the mountains, the temperature is even lower but for those who enjoy skiing, you will find some excellent ski resorts.
Detailed explanation-5: -The climate of greece is classified as Csa Climate; a warm temperated mediterranean climate with dry, warm summers and moderate, wet winters with the warmest month above 22°C over average.