Tropical savanna climate

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Worldwide zones of Tropical savanna climate (Aw/As).

Tropical savanna climate or tropical wet and dry climate is a tropical climate sub-
type that corresponds to the Köppen climate classification categories Aw (for a dry
winter) and As (for a dry summer). The driest month has less than 60 mm (2.4 in) of

precipitation and also less than mm of precipitation.[1]: 200–1 

This latter fact is in a direct contrast to a tropical monsoon climate, whose driest month

sees less than 60 mm (2.4 in) of precipitation but has more than of precipitation. In
essence, a tropical savanna climate tends to either see less overall rainfall than a
tropical monsoon climate or have more pronounced dry season(s).
In tropical savanna climates, the dry season can become severe, and often drought
conditions prevail during the course of the year. Tropical savanna climates often feature
tree-studded grasslands due to its dryness, rather than thick jungle. It is this widespread
occurrence of tall, coarse grass (called savanna) which has led to Aw and As climates
often being referred to as the tropical savanna. However, there is some doubt whether
tropical grasslands are climatically induced. Additionally, pure savannas, without trees,
are the exception rather than the rule