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Subtropical highland
Climate type
Subtropical highland climate
Cwb
Köppen code CwbMild dry winters and wet summers, with summer heat held down by elevation — the classic highland-tropics climate. Cities with this climate include Mexico City, San Miguel de Allende, Cusco.
Example cities with this climate
What this climate is like
Mild dry winters and wet summers, with summer heat held down by elevation — the classic highland-tropics climate.
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Temperatures
Spring-like year-round — daytime highs of 18–24°C (65–75°F) all year, with cool nights. Altitude keeps summer heat down.
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Rainfall and seasons
Wet summers and dry winters. Skies are clear and dry for half the year, cloudy and rainy the other half.
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Where in the world
The Andean highlands of Colombia, Ecuador and Peru; the Mexican plateau; the East African highlands; pockets of southern China.
Andean highlandsMexican plateauEast African highlandsSouthern Chinese highlands
A typical year, in two recognisable cities — coolest and warmest month averages:
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What it means for you
Whether you're thinking of moving, gardening or travelling.
🏠 Living here
Often described as 'eternal spring' — mild days, cool nights, sunny dry winters. Heating is light; AC unnecessary.
🌱 Gardening
Coffee, avocado, flowers, citrus, temperate vegetables — all thrive at altitude. A long, gentle growing season.
✈️ Travel
Year-round travel weather; the dry winter is the cleanest, sunniest window for outdoor activity.
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