South Asia
South Asia’s climate ranges from arid to
tropical. The northwest part of the subcontinent
is dry. So is part of the Deccan Plateau
in central India.
The Himalayas have a highlands climate.
In a highlands zone, the climate gets colder
as elevation increases. The Himalayas are
very high and very cold. Snow covers the
higher peaks throughout the year. In fact,
the word Himalaya means “House of Snow.”
Tropical climates dominate the rest of
South Asia. A tropical wet climate makes
the west coast hot and rainy all year long.
Much of interior South Asia is tropical wet
and dry. The area has one rainy season and
one dry season. Temperatures remain fairly
high year-round. Finally, north central India
has a humid subtropical climate, with hot,
humid summers and mild winters