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Lisbon, Portugal is a thriving and progressive city with a dynamic cultural scene and plenty of great entertainment options. It continues to grow, both in its residential population, as well as in the amount of interest it receives as tourist destination for people from around the world. And there are many reasons for this but the fact that it is an incredibly beautiful and culturally rich and diverse city certainly contributes to its draw. Many of the tourists are there for a specific reason or attraction and are amazed to discover all the city has to offer while they are there. Another one of the things they are frequently surprised by is the incredibly beautiful weather the city enjoys throughout most of the year.

Because Lisbon as a Mediterranean Climate that happens to be greatly influenced by the Gulf Stream, it creates one of the most mild, and one could even call it gentle, climates in Europe. There is not a lot of distinction between the seasons and nor extremes between the average highs and lows that are experienced during the day. On average, the daily high temperature is about 63 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit, which few people will complain about. This is one of the reasons the city is so popular to live in, but great weather isn’t everything, right? Chicago and New York are also extremely popular cities, and the weather there is, well okay, this is Lisbon we’re talking about.

There are a lot of warm sunny days in this city, which creates a lot of time for guests in the hotels in Lisbon to enjoy afternoons in parks and engaged in recreational activities. The seasonal changes in Lisbon are interesting, and the summer is basically about six months long. It extends from May to October. The coldest months in Lisbon are typically December, January and February though the average daily highs during these months are in the upper fifties and lower sixties so there’s not too much concern with frozen plants or pipes .

San Diego is one of the most loved cities in the state, at least for those who come from outside it. Of course it is also extremely popular with Californians, who come from all over their great state to enjoy the pleasures of the beaches and the beautiful afternoon air. San Diego is one of the legendary cities that has a strong visual image in the minds of most people. Whenever one is asked to think about this city the most likely image that will come to mind is of its incredible beaches. And the hotels in San Diego are full of people who came to the city with these images in mind and they can’t wait to get out on the beach and take a swim, relax in the sun or enjoy surfing the waves. Or enjoy some of the many outdoor activities and events And the weather in San Diego is always expected to be sunny, warm and beautiful. So, are all of these associations the stuff of myths and legends, or is San Diego really that beautiful and attractive?

Well, the answer is probably obvious or the reputation the city enjoys wouldn’t last for long and it wouldn’t be one of the top vacation destinations in the state of California. San Diego actually straddles a couple of different climate zones and it has a Mediterranean climate to the north and it is Semi-arid to the south and the east. However, this does not cause tremendous weather differences throughout the city, though some patterns and various breeze temperatures can be noticed. However, overall, the city enjoys some of the most beautiful weather in the country, all year long. Most of the summer months see highs in the upper seventies and the sky is clear and dry. The winter doesn’t cool down much and the typical highs through the season are in the sixties. Overall, San Diego maintains some of the most beautiful weather and geography in the nation.