What distinguishes temperate climate zones in sub-Saharan Africa from other kinds of climate zones?

Temperate climates are characterized by moderate, or mild, temperatures rather than the extreme heat of many tropical regions or the dryness of deserts. So the distinguishing feature is mild temperatures. Deserts and rainforests are different climate types, and low altitude does not by itself define a temperate climate.

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