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CLIMATE IN CRETE
The climate in Crete is stabile, with many sunny days and
said to be one of the healthiest in Europe. Mediterranean costal areas
are known for mild winters and warm summers.
The average yearly temperature is about + 20 degree Celsius. Rainfall
is largest on the eastside of the island in the spring and autumn. In
autumn months strong northerly and northwest winds blow across the island,
but in the summer months, the so called “meltemi “winds blow,
which creates a comfortable temperature.
In the summer months there can also blow southerly and southwest winds
from Africa, which can course large damage to the crops
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