Chances are, if you're writing any sort of fantasy world, your character is going to spend a decent amount of time there and experience different sorts of climates, seasons, and days in general. Most writers have the general idea behind their settings down- mountains? Tall buildings? Desert? But remember, even in the steadiest environments, things do change. Believe me, having spent a good amount of time in Southern California, which residents claim stays a constant and sunny 68-80 degrees at all times (NOT true- please see El Niño and such), I can vouch for the movement of Mother Nature. Consider this question:
What are the weather patterns of your setting like? How do the shifts in seasons change dress and activity? What's considered good weather? How bad is bad?
This is especially important when your character either stays in one location for a long time, or travels to many locations- in fact, you may have to ask yourself this question several times for several areas. Obviously this prompt is different if your setting is a fictional area in a real place, but the concept is the same- be aware of the way the weather will change depending on the time of year, and how your people will respond to it in terms of their clothes and lifestyle.
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