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Malta The weather on the island of Malta is warm all year. July to September are the hottest months, yet the presence of cool sea breezes provide some welcome relief. Rain, when it does fall, is often in short, sharp spells and generally only in the winter months.
VALLETTA
Slovakia Slovakia lies in a moderate zone and posses a continental climate, with four distinct seasons. The average daily temperature in Bratislava in winter is 1C in January, rising to 21C during the summer months. The highest peaks are snow-capped 130 days of the year.
BRATISLAVA
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 14 15 16 18 22 26 29 29 27 24 20 16 5 6 7 9 10 11 12 11 9 7 6 5 90 60 39 15 12 2 0 8 29 63 91 110
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -1 0 5 10 15 18 20 21 17 10 6 0 2 3 5 7 9 10 10 9 8 5 2 2 50 45 46 55 65 50 70 65 50 55 60 55
Norway The lowlands to the south have cold winters and warmer summers than the areas around the coast. Northern parts have continuous sunshine during midsummer, with twilight all day in the winter months. The Gulf Stream gives the coastal areas a moderate climate. The coast is often wet and prone to gales.
OSLO
Slovenia Slovenia has a continental climate, with warm summers and cold winters. The Alps are often covered in snow throughout the winter months. Towards the coast, there is a balmy Mediterranean climate.
LJUBLJANA
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
BERGEN
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -2 -1 7 10 16 20 22 21 16 9 3 0 1 3 5 6 8 8 7 6 5 3 1 1 49 35 26 43 44 70 82 95 81 74 68 63
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -1 1 5 11 15 18 20 20 15 10 6 3 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 7 5 3 1 1 90 95 80 100 80 135 115 140 145 155 110 115
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Max. Temp (ºC) 3 3 6 9 14 16 19 19 15 11 8 5 Ave. Sun (Hrs) 1 2 4 5 6 6 5 4 3 2 1 1 Ave. Rain (mm) 143 142 109 139 83 126 142 168 228 235 211 204
Spain This is a country of many contrasts: the warm Mediterranean side with warm balmy conditions, and the Atlantic side which can be quite stormy. Rainfall eases as you travel west to east along the Pyrenees - this mountain region is one of the wettest parts of the country. The south, however, has hot sunny days from spring to early autumn, with high temperatures occasionally cooled by the sea breezes. Northern Spain can experience frequent stormy periods.
MADRID
Poland The summers are pleasant and warm, although rainfall is to be expected. Winters are cold, with temperatures increasing towards the east and in the southern mountains.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Max. Temp (ºC) 0 1 7 13 20 22 24 23 19 14 6 3 Ave. Sun (Hrs) 1 2 4 5 6 7 7 7 6 3 1 1 Ave. Rain (mm) 28 28 35 46 46 94 111 91 62 49 37 36
KRAKOW
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
SEVILLE
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 15 17 20 24 27 32 36 36 32 26 20 16 6 6 6 8 9 11 12 11 9 7 6 5 66 61 90 57 41 8 1 5 19 70 67 79 JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 15 17 20 24 27 32 36 36 32 26 20 16 6 6 6 8 9 11 12 11 9 7 6 5 66 61 90 57 41 8 1 5 19 70 67 79
Romania Romania has a continental climate of cold, snowy winters and warm summers. The mildest area is along the coast of the Black Sea. Temperatures in the Carpathian mountains can fall very low in winter. Winter rainfall is much higher in the mountains than the flatter plains of the south & east.
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC Max. Temp (ºC) 1 4 10 18 23 27 30 30 25 18 10 4 Ave. Sun (Hrs) 2 3 5 6 8 9 30 30 25 18 10 4 Ave. Rain (mm) 46 26 28 59 77 121 53 45 45 29 36 27
BUCHAREST
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
Ukraine Whilst winters are cold in Ukraine, and spells of extremely cold weather occur when easterly winds blow from Siberia, the winter is shorter than in the neighbouring areas of northern and central European Russia, and the spring thaw comes earlier. The Crimean peninsula has mild winters and a sunny summer climate, although rain falls all year round.
KIEV
Russia The weather in Russia varies from cold Arctic conditions to hot desert and subtropical lands, where tea and rice are grown. Moscow and St Petersburg, in Northern European Russia, have some of the country's most variable weather, both in summer and winter. The climate of Kamchatka is varied and quite unstable. The ocean shore areas of the peninsula have a maritime climate, whereas the central and northern regions are more continental. The highest temperatures, up to +37C, are observed in central parts of the peninsula in August. The average amount of precipitation is 50-100cm.
ST PET.
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -4 -2 3 14 21 24 25 24 20 13 6 -1 1 2 4 5 8 9 9 8 6 4 2 1 58 59 51 45 49 55 91 91 30 33 56 59
FESTIVALS IN EUROPE Europe is renowned for its numerous festivals. Every country has many festivals, both religious and cultural. Some of the major festivals are celebrated nationwide but many take place only in specific towns or cities. Please note that accommodation in the locality of the celebrations tends to get booked up many months in advance and some sites and shops may remain closed. To enable you to experience these festivals, we have highlighted the brochure journeys that coincide with these events. If travelling on a tailor-made holiday, a festival can be incorporated in your itinerary. Please contact Cox & Kings for further details.
FESTIVAL Venice Carnival, Venice Barcelona Carnival White Nights, St Petersburg Vienna Festival Athens Festival Veranos de la Villa, Madrid Ljubljana Festival White Days, St Petersburg Christmas Markets DESCRIPTION Two-week series of processions, masquerades, traditional ceremonies and music among the canals and squares. Feb/Mar A week of parades and street parties.Poets Springtime, ParisMarchOver 5000 events taking place in the streets, cafés, markets and museums. May & Jun Music, opera and dance performances indoors and out. May & Jun Concerts throughout the city celebrating Mozart. Jun & Jul Music, dance and theatre in theatres and amphitheatres throughout the city Jul Music, dance, zarzuelas, theatre and bullfights around the city. Jul & Aug Orchestras, opera and ballet. Nov & Dec Music, opera and dance performances. Dec Vienna, Tallinn, Riga, Vilnius, Krakow, Stockholm. Locally produced handicrafts sold in the charismatic Old Towns. DATE Feb
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC -8 -5 0 9 14 20 21 20 15 10 2 -2 1 2 4 5 8 10 9 8 5 2 1 1 30 20 25 35 45 50 80 85 70 70 45 40
Sicily The weather on the island of Sicily is particularly changeable in the winter months; a cloudy wet day can often quickly change to sunny and mild one. Summers are more settled with generally 10 hours of sunshine a day, in contrast to 4 or 5 in the winter months. The heat is at its most intense in July and August, although it can be made more bearable by the daytime sea breezes. Nights, however, can still be humid in the summer.
PALERMO
Max. Temp (ºC) Ave. Sun (Hrs) Ave. Rain (mm)
JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC 10 12 14 16 20 22 25 26 23 20 15 12 5 5 6 8 9 10 11 10 8 7 5 4 70 45 50 50 20 10 5 20 45 75 70 60
Please note that codes on the weather charts indicate the following: Max. Temp (ºC) = Maximum average day time temperature in shade in Celsius Ave. Sun (Hrs) = Average hours of sunshine per day · Ave. Rain (mm) = Average monthly rainfall in millimetres.
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