While the calendar dates provide a structure, the "feel" of spring varies wildly based on geography and climate.
This is the definition most people are familiar with. Astronomical spring is determined by the position of the Earth relative to the sun.
| Location | Hemisphere | Typical spring months | |----------------|------------|-------------------------| | New York, USA | Northern | March, April, May | | London, UK | Northern | March, April, May | | Sydney, Aus | Southern | September, October, November | | Cape Town, SA | Southern | September, October, November | | New Delhi, India| Northern | February (late) – March (early April) depending on definition | in which month spring season comes
For most people, spring occurs during the following periods:
Birds return from migration and begin singing louder to claim territory and find mates. While the calendar dates provide a structure, the
If you are in the , look for spring to arrive in March . If you are in the Southern Hemisphere , get ready for it in September . It is the bridge between the cold of winter and the heat of summer—a perfect time to get outside and enjoy the fresh air.
Many cultures define spring differently: | Location | Hemisphere | Typical spring months
To understand when spring begins, we must distinguish between two different methods of defining the seasons: the Astronomical definition and the Meteorological definition.