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Mountain weather is notoriously fickle, and the Pyrénées is no exception. However, on average, the range enjoys 300 days and 2,000 hours of sunshine a year making it one of the sunniest regions in France.

At the western end, the Atlantic is a major influence, pushing cool, moisture-laden air streams far inland, making the Basque country one of the wettest regions in France. However, the bad weather from the west often fades out before reaching the central Pyrénées.

At the other extreme, the high-pressure systems of the Mediterranean give long spells of rain-free weeks in summer, making the Eastern Pyrénées one of the driest regions in France.

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