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  Rome awoke to a morning draped in a soft, silvery mist, the kind that seemed to blur the edges of the city and wrap it in a dreamlike haze. The air was cool, carrying with it the faint scent of damp earth and the distant tang of the Tiber River. The temperature lingered at 52°F (11°C), with a forecasted high of 61°F (16°C) and a low of 46°F (8°C) by nightfall. The sky was a tapestry of gray, its clouds heavy with the promise of rain, though for now, the city remained dry. The wind was gentle, barely stirring the leaves of the umbrella pines that lined the streets, but there was a crispness to the air that whispered of spring’s hesitant arrival. In Trastevere, the day began slowly, as if the neighborhood itself was reluctant to disturb the quiet of the morning. The cobblestone streets were slick with dew, their surfaces reflecting the pale light of the rising sun. At Caffè Lungara 1940, the aroma of freshly brewed espresso and warm cornetto wafted through the air, drawing in early...

  In the northern reaches of Africa, where the Mediterranean Sea kisses the shores and the vast Sahara Desert stretches endlessly, lies Algeria—a land of breathtaking contrasts. Here, the weather and climate are as diverse as the landscapes, from the lush coastal plains to the arid dunes of the desert. This is the story of Algeria’s weather and climate, a tale of sun, wind, and rain that shapes the lives of its people and the beauty of its land. The Mediterranean Embrace: A Gentle Touch Along Algeria’s northern coast, the Mediterranean Sea exerts its gentle influence, creating a climate that is mild and inviting. Summers are warm, with temperatures averaging around 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), while winters are cool and rainy, with temperatures dropping to around 10°C to 15°C (50°F to 59°F). The coastal cities of Algiers, Oran, and Annaba bask in this temperate climate, where the sea breeze carries the scent of salt and the promise of a refreshing escape from the heat. In this regi...