* North and West are directions, not locations. They don't describe a specific region on Earth.

* Temperature is influenced by latitude, altitude, proximity to water, and other factors. Simply knowing a direction doesn't tell us enough about the temperature.

Here's how to think about it:

* Latitude: The closer you are to the poles (north or south), the colder it gets. So, the northern hemisphere is generally colder than the southern hemisphere.

* Altitude: Higher altitudes are colder.

* Proximity to water: Water moderates temperature, so areas near large bodies of water tend to be milder.

Therefore, you can't say for sure which side of the equator is colder based on "north" or "west." You need more specific information about the locations you're comparing.