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Blanes;
a popular coastal resort located on the Costa
Brava, Spain;
enjoys a warm Mediterranean climate with long hours of sunshine and a
relatively low annual rainfall.
Located
on the north-eastern coast of Spain,
Blanes remains extremely popular with British holidaymakers, most of who are
attracted by the regions' wonderful climate. Blanes similar to most areas
situated in the Costa Brava is one of the
coolest regions on the Spanish coastline, however still enjoys a pleasing
Mediterranean climate, with extensive summers and warm placid winters. Although
the typical climate in Blanes is a little less reliable and not quite as sunny
as some of the other “Costa” regions further south, the area still offers an
excellent year-round destination.
Blanes is a well known holiday destination and
has over four kilometres of beautiful beaches, bays and coves and a good range of
outdoor leisure’s, facilities, hotels and rental accommodation.
The
climate in the Mediterranean town of Blanes
is hospitable for the majority of the year. Without being domineering the
summertime in Blanes is hot; with July
& August featuring
average highs of around 31°C. Although much cooler than the majority of the
country’s southern areas Blanes still reaches average
highs of 16°C throughout January. Visitors should still be aware that
Blanes's northern coastal location can endure in the odd cold spell throughout
its winter months. Average rainfall stands at around 1000mm per year. The
upside to this is evident in the green & fertile lands that surround the
city, & in the many parks & conservation areas around the town &
surrounding areas. However Blanes does generally experience a favourable
climate all-year round meaning there is the potential to sit outside in the
towns stunning beaches, or take part in outdoor activities at almost any time
of the year.
The
average temperature in Blanes hovers around 22°C, with temperatures in the summer
months often reaching 30°C and the region often receiving as much as twelve
hours of sunshine per day. The months of July and August are peak season, and
the hot humid weather during this time is often tempered by coastal winds. May
and June is a great time to visit, with temperatures averaging at 23°C, and the
more erratic weather results in fewer crowds.
Spring
and autumn is the wettest time, although rainfall
in Blanes is fairly moderate, the area will still receive an average of 600mm
throughout these months. The autumn months throughout the region are mild
giving temperatures between 21°C to 24°C, with October seeing the most rainfall.
During
the winter, the sun still shines an average of six hours a day, although
the temperatures drop to 16°C, resulting in crisp, bright days.
With the regions' close proximity to the mountains, the weather in Blanes can
be variable, and can also see some strong winds which blow from behind the
mountains, helping to keep the temperatures down in the summer, and bringing a
chill during the winter.
The
sunshine and moderate temperatures mean that Blanes is an ideal holiday
destination all year round.
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