Weather
![Sunshine](../images/Weather/sunshine.gif)
Zante enjoys over 3000 hours of sunshine each year and the hottest
months are cooled by the northern prevailing wind, the Meltemi.
![Temperature](../images/Weather/temperature.gif)
Zakynthos has a typically Mediterranean climate with moderate,
rainy winters and warm dry summers.
![Rainfall on Zakynthos](../images/Weather/rain.gif)
Due to the high level of rainfall in the winter, Zakynthos is
considerably greener than many other Greek islands and has a climate
favourable for the cultivation of olives, citrus fruits and vines.
Due to the geology of the island, Zakynthos has a number of underground
springs.
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