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What kind of climate does Gibraltar have?

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The Rock of Gibraltar rises steeply behind a coastal city, with green-blue water in the foreground and a partly cloudy sky above. — Gibraltar The rock of Gibraltar.

Gibraltar features a Mediterranean climate characterized by the following seasonal patterns:

Summers: Hot, humid, and almost entirely rainless.1
Winters: Mild, with typically adequate rainfall.1
Transitional Seasons: Spring and autumn are warm and moderately rainy.1

The territory is also subject to strong easterly winds, including the levanter, which is a cold, easterly wind that passes through the Strait of Gibraltar.123