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Long, cold winters and short, hot summers characterise the Ukraine's continental climate. There is also plenty of rain, and winter and autumn tend to be cloudy. The Crimean coast in the south has a Mediterranean climate. The winter months (October to April) bring regular snowfall and temperatures average between 17°F and 35°F (-8°C to 2°C), with temperatures dropping inland. Ukrainian summers can be hot, particularly in the south, and temperatures range between 64°F and 81°F (18°C and 27°C). Rainfall is highest in the northwest of the country and particularly in the mountains, with rain occurring mainly in the form of thundershowers and the occasional downpour.