The temperature is moderated by the north-east trade winds, which, somewhat modified by local conditions, blow throughout the year, briskly during the day and more mildly during the night.
The heat is moderated by the S.E.
The influence of the monsoon is greatly moderated before it reaches this region, and the rains sometimes fail altogether.
The climate is remarkably healthy, the heat due to its tropical situation being moderated by land and sea breezes.
He moderated, guided and in great measure realized the reform aspirations of the educated classes.