Greece has a Mediterranean climate with plenty of sunshine, mild temperatures and a limited amount of rainfall.
In summer, the dry hot days are cooled by seasonal winds called the meltemi; while mountainous regions have generally lower temperatures. The winters are mild in lowland areas, with a minimum amount of snow and ice; yet mountains are usually snow-covered. Moreover, a common phenomenon is the occurrence of different climactic conditions during the same season (for instance, mild heat in coastal areas and cool temperatures in mountainous regions).