Mediterranean Climate Zone
15 cities · Data averaged from 2020–2024 (5 years)
Cities
15
in this climate zone
Avg Temp Range
13.5–21.0°C
56.3–69.8°F
annual mean across cities
Avg Rainfall
524mm
annual, across cities
Countries
12
Chile, Greece, Israel, Italy, Jordan, Morocco, Portugal, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, United States
Mediterranean climate The Mediterranean climate features warm, dry summers and mild, wet winters. Most precipitation falls in the cooler half of the year while summers are typically sunny and dry. Across the cities in this zone, annual mean temperatures range from 13.5°C (56.3°F) to 21.0°C (69.8°F). Annual precipitation averages around 524mm, though totals vary by location and proximity to coastlines or mountains. Travelers should consult each city page for month-by-month detail, as conditions can vary meaningfully even within the same climate classification.
Cities with Mediterranean Climate
Cape Town
South Africa
Mediterranean
Avg 16.8°C (62.2°F) · 716.0mm rain
Barcelona
Spain
Mediterranean
Avg 16.7°C (62.1°F) · 630.0mm rain
Madrid
Spain
Mediterranean
Avg 15.6°C (60.1°F) · 520.0mm rain
Rome
Italy
Mediterranean
Avg 16.7°C (62.1°F) · 900.0mm rain
Lisbon
Portugal
Mediterranean
Avg 17.2°C (63.0°F) · 590.0mm rain
Athens
Greece
Mediterranean
Avg 18.2°C (64.8°F) · 498.0mm rain
Istanbul
Turkey
Mediterranean
Avg 15.3°C (59.5°F) · 766.0mm rain
Los Angeles
United States
Mediterranean
Avg 17.8°C (64.0°F) · 484.0mm rain
San Francisco
United States
Mediterranean
Avg 13.5°C (56.3°F) · 585.0mm rain
Santiago
Chile
Mediterranean
Avg 16.1°C (61.0°F) · 362.0mm rain
Marrakech
Morocco
Mediterranean
Avg 21.0°C (69.8°F) · 226.0mm rain
Tel Aviv
Israel
Mediterranean
Avg 20.8°C (69.4°F) · 547.0mm rain
Amman
Jordan
Mediterranean
Avg 18.0°C (64.4°F) · 324.0mm rain
Casablanca
Morocco
Mediterranean
Avg 18.4°C (65.1°F) · 324.0mm rain
Tunis
Tunisia
Mediterranean
Avg 19.5°C (67.1°F) · 386.0mm rain
Data Source: Open-Meteo historical archive (2020–2024). Figures are 5-year monthly averages. Last updated: 2026-07-30.