This means that seasons begin at different times in different parts of the country. Summer: Temperature permanently above 10☌Īutumn: Temperature permanently below 10☌ They are defined by the “permanent” exceedance of certain temperature thresholds. Similarly, in countries like Sweden and Finland, seasonal changes are a blurry line thanks to their proximity to the north pole. This means that locations with extreme climates, such as Tibet, can have one season year-round, based on this definition. Summer: Period when temperatures are above 22☌ on average Winter: Period when temperatures are below 10☌ on average Post-monsoon: October 1st – November 30thĪ common method for season determination in China is using average temperature thresholds to define seasons. Winter: December 1st – February 28th/29th (depending on leap-year) In India, the seasons are similar to the meteorological seasons, but monsoon considerations have been inputted. Interestingly, Aboriginal nations around the country have many different seasonal interpretations, ranging from 2-6 distinct seasons. The Aboriginal people of D’harawal, the nation that encompasses part of the Sydney basin and slightly south, define their own six seasons based on the seasonal adapting of flora and fauna.

Summer: December 1st – February 28th/29th (depending on leap-year) In Australia, for example, June, July, and August are the coldest months of the year. These are known as the “meteorological seasons” and are based on the annual temperature cycle. Here in Australia as well as New Zealand, Pakistan and Russia, people tend to group whole months together and call them seasons, as defined by our 12-month calendar. Turns out, nobody really agrees on when the seasons start and end. And you’ve probably felt it too, if you happen to be in the southern or eastern part of the country, like when we saw a QLD town dropping below freezing, cold fronts crossing the country, or thundersnow gracing the alps. You’ve probably heard that winter is finally here, or less likely, it’s ‘just around the corner’. , 7:20AM UTC The winter conundrum: June 1st, June 21st, or other?

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