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=== Climate ===
The climate is [[Oceanic climate|oceanic]] with relatively mild winters in which temperatures go below zero only for a few days. Summer temperatures are usually around 20&nbsp;°C, and can occasionally reach 35&nbsp;°C in direct sunlight. Precipitation is heavy but varies greatly by region, from 700mm on the coast to 1300mm in the southern central area. Highly localised but not life-threatening flash flooding has been experienced during the last few  springs.

The west coast benefits from the influence of the [[Gulf Stream]] and this has enabled the naturalization of Mediterranean and exotic plants such as mimosas, palms, and agaves.

There is often a sea breeze on the coast, which combined with tides, contributes to rapid temperature changes in the course of a single day. Sea temperatures can be very pleasant for swimming between June and October.