A temperate climate typically features mild winters and warm summers, with noticeable seasonal changes in temperature.

In regions with a temperate climate, temperatures are moderate throughout the year, with winter temperatures that are cool but not extreme, and summers that are warm without being excessively hot. This climate zone, found in places like parts of the U.S., Europe, and parts of Asia, experiences all four seasons—spring, summer, fall, and winter. The moderate conditions allow for a wide variety of vegetation and animal life, as well as productive agriculture. The variation in temperatures supports activities such as farming, forestry, and tourism.