South Asia, represented here by India, has a diverse range of climate types, including:
- Tropical Monsoon
- Dry Summer Tropical Savanna
- Dry Winter Tropical Savanna
- Hot Semi-Arid
- Hot Desert
- Temperate Oceanic
- Hot Summer Mediterranean
- Monsoon Influenced Humid Subtropical
- Subtropical Highland
- Cold Subtropical Highland
- Warm Summer Humid Continental
- Subarctic
- Monsoon Influenced Warm Summer Humid Continental
- Monsoon Influenced Subarctic
- Polar Tundra
On the other hand, Southwest Asia, represented here by Saudi Arabia, primarily has:
- Hot Desert
- Cold Desert
In general, South Asia has a much more diverse range of climates, including both tropical and temperate climates, while Southwest Asia is primarily characterized by hot and cold desert climates.