The clouded leopard inhabits terrestrial forest landscapes at elevations up to 3 kilometers. The species occupies tropical dry forests, characterized by heat and a dry season with deciduous trees, and tropical moist forests, which are consistently hot and humid with large trees and vines. The climate varies; winters have little precipitation while summers experience more rain, and the climate can be hot with minimal winter rainfall, or consistently hot and wet with nearly daily rain. Summers are very hot, exceeding 25 to 30 degrees Celsius. The species lives in areas with a consistently hot climate, frequent rains but occasional dry periods.