Meaning : (of weather or climate) free from extremes. Mild. Or characteristic of such weather or climate.
Example :
A temperate region.
The temperate zones.
Temperate plants.
(of weather or climate) not mild. Subject to extremes.
An intemperate climate.Meaning : Not extreme in behavior.
Example :
Temperate in his habits.
A temperate response to an insult.
Temperate in his eating and drinking.
Meaning : Not extreme.
Example :
A moderate penalty.
Temperate in his response to criticism.
Synonyms : moderate