Characterized by heavy rainfall and high humidity, the monsoon arrives first in Kerala before spreading across the subcontinent. Key Features:
📌 Note: Traditional Indian calendars (like the Hindu system) recognize 6 seasons (Ritus), but meteorologically and in daily life, these 3 are the most prominent. 3 main seasons in india
March to June
Marked by harvest festivals like Makar Sankranti , Lohri , and Pongal . Summary of Seasonal Timeline Key Highlight Summer March - June Intense heat, Loo winds, mangoes Monsoon June - September Heavy rainfall, vital for agriculture Winter December - February Cool weather, foggy mornings in the north AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Characterized by heavy rainfall and high humidity, the
These seasons dictate the agricultural calendar, cultural festivals, and the daily lives of over a billion people. Summary of Seasonal Timeline Key Highlight Summer March
| Season | Months | Key Features | Agricultural Impact | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Nov - Feb | Cool breeze, snowfall in North, dry weather elsewhere. | Harvesting of Rabi crops. | | Summer | Mar - June | Scorching heat, 'Loo' winds, water scarcity. | Land preparation for monsoon sowing. | | Monsoon | July - Sept | Heavy rains, high humidity, lush greenery. | Sowing and growth of Kharif crops. |
Summer in India is intense and unforgiving. It acts as a precursor to the monsoons, building up the necessary heat that creates low-pressure areas to attract rain-bearing winds.