subtropical
adj. B2 Upper Intermediate UK //sʌbtɹˈɒpɪkəl// sub·trop·i·cal
adj. describing a climate that is warmer than a temperate one but not as hot as a tropical one. It usually has warm summers and mild winters.
adj. relating to or characteristic of a climate that is intermediate between tropical and temperate, typically featuring warm to hot summers and mild winters.
The city has a subtropical climate with very hot summers.
Many subtropical regions are famous for their citrus groves and warm, humid weather throughout the year.
The transition from a temperate to a subtropical climate often results in a significant increase in biodiversity, as species from both zones begin to overlap.
From sub- + tropical.