Step-by-step explanation:
- Temperature: Equatorial climate is generally hotter than Mediterranean climate.
- Rainfall: Equatorial climate is generally wetter than Mediterranean climate. In the equatorial climate, November, December and January are the wettest months1. On the other hand, Mediterranean climate is characterized by hot, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
- Location: Mediterranean climate is located between about 30° and 45° latitude north and south of the Equator and on the western sides of the continents.
- Seasonal distribution of rainfall: In general, the rainfall of the humid subtropical climate is more or less evenly distributed throughout the year. In contrast, in the Mediterranean climate, summers are drier than winters.