Easterly winds refer to a type of wind that comes from an easterly direction. This means that these winds blow from the east towards the west, and they are typically associated with trade winds in many parts of the world. These winds can have varying strengths depending on their location and time of year, but generally speaking, they bring warm and moist air to coastal regions during summer months. In some places, easterly winds may also be referred to as "trade winds," which are predominant in the tropics and subtropical regions.