Climate
In short
Climate describes the long-term patterns of weather in a specific area, usually calculated by averaging data over 30 years.
In plain words
While weather tells you what is happening outside right now, climate tells you what to expect generally. It looks at things like average temperature and rainfall over many decades.
A simple example
If it rains every Tuesday in London, that is weather. If London is generally cool and damp throughout the year, that is its climate.
Why it matters
Understanding climate helps humans prepare for the future, such as deciding which crops to grow or where to build cities. It also helps scientists track how the planet is changing due to human activity.
Easy to mix up
Do not confuse climate with weather; weather is a short-term event, while climate is the long-term average.