IELTS Académique (Band 6-7) - Temperature

(of the weather) having extremely cold temperatures that cause thin layers of ice to form on surfaces

glacial

extremely cold in temperature, often causing discomfort or numbness

frigide

having a temperature reminiscent of ice

glacé, frigorifique

having a sharp, refreshing coolness in the air

vif, frais

extremely cold, icy, or characteristic of the Arctic or Antarctic regions

polaire, glacial

causing a feeling of extreme cold

glacial, frissonnant

exhibiting characteristics typical of winter, often referring to cold and chilly conditions

hivernal, d'hiver

having below zero degrees Celsius or Fahrenheit

sous zéro, en-dessous de zéro

(of weather) uncomfortably hot and lacking air circulation

oppressant, étouffant

heated to the point of creating visible vapor

fumant, chaud

(of the weather) characterized by intense heat combined with high levels of moisture

étouffant, sulfureux

(of a region or climate) having a temperature that is never very cold or very hot

tempéré