* Celsius: 36 degrees Celsius is above 0 degrees Celsius. This is because 0 degrees Celsius is the freezing point of water.
* Fahrenheit: 36 degrees Fahrenheit is below 0 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because 0 degrees Fahrenheit is a much colder temperature than 0 degrees Celsius. The freezing point of water in Fahrenheit is 32 degrees.
So, it's important to specify which temperature scale you're referring to!