There are a wide variety of climates throughout the continent of Tamriel. In Skyrim province the city of Riften is largely surrounded by forest typical to temperate climates. This climate is defined as a climate between the polar and tropical climates that tend to flank it on the north and south respectively. A temperate climate is milder than either and often times has 4 distinct seasons with little or no extremes in weather. Below is an image of Riften in the early autumn.
The climate of Bruma (see image below) in the province of Cyrodiil has an altogether different climate. Because of its altitude as well as its location as the northernmost city in the province, it is covered with snow year round. This city lies within the polar climate of the continent which can be defined by perpetual snow and ice coverage year round.
Moving from a polar climate to a tropical climate predominated by swamps, marshes and mangrove trees. The city of Murkwood in the Black Marsh province consists of all three as demonstrated in the image below.
Another area of Tamriel that demonstrates similar swamps and marshes is the southern reaches of Morrowind; specifically the city of Seyda Neen (see below).
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One final climate zone on the continent of Tamriel is the desert climate.There are few areas as dry or as barren as the Alik'r Desert (below) in the western reaches of Hammerfell province. Several cities ring the desert as they lie upon the shores of Illiac Bay or the Abecean Sea, but from the edge of the city to the edge of the Dragontail Mountains, there is no significant moisture to be had.
Overall, the continent of Tamriel is hospitable, with most cities and towns thriving in temperate, tropical or subtropical climates.
