Name and explain the four seasons of India. (2024)

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Name and explain the four seasons of India.? ›

Winter, from December to early April. Summer or pre-monsoon, from April to June (April to July in north-western India) Monsoon or rainy, from June to September. Post-monsoon, from October to December.

Winter typically has cold weather, little daylight, and limited plant growth. In spring, plants sprout, tree leaves unfurl, and flowers blossom. Summer is the warmest time of the year and has the most daylight, so plants grow quickly. In autumn, temperatures drop, and many trees lose their leaves.

The four seasons — winter, spring, summer, autumn — can vary significantly in characteristics and can prompt changes in the world around them.

The country's meteorological department follows the international standard of four seasons with some local adjustments: 1- winter (December to February), 2- summer (March to May), 3- monsoon (rainy) season (June to September), 4- Autumn (a post-monsoon period) season (October and November).

The 6 seasons in India include Vasant Ritu or spring, Grishma Ritu or Summer, Varsha Ritu or Monsoon, Sharad Ritu or Autumn, Hemant Ritu or Pre-Winter and Shishir Ritu or Winter.

India is well known for its diversified nature and climate. Every year the country witnesses mainly four major seasons i.e. summer, monsoon, post-monsoon, winter. Each season has its own charm and characteristics. The duration of each season ranges from three to four months.

The country's meteorological department follows the international standard of four seasons with some local adjustments: winter (December to February), summer (March to May), monsoon or rainy season (June to September), and a post-monsoon period (October and November).

As the earth spins on its axis, producing night and day, it also moves about the sun in an elliptical (elongated circle) orbit that requires about 365 1/4 days to complete. The earth's spin axis is tilted with respect to its orbital plane. This is what causes the seasons.

Brief-up on climatic change.

The standard types of seasons in India are- Monsoon Season, after-monsoon season, winter season, and the summer season. As we know, India is a sub-tropical country. This means that the types of climates in India include mild winter climate, humid rainy climate, and hot summer climate.

- Cold Weather Season (Winter) from December to February; - Hot Weather Season (Summer) from March to May; - South-West Monsoom Season (Rainy) from June to September; - Season of Retreating Monsoon (Autumn) from October and November.

What is the autumn season in India? ›

Autumn in India occurs from September to October and brings stunning warm shades of yellow and orange to nature. Colourful falling leaves, cool weather and the vibrant festivals accentuate the subcontinent's beauty and truly is a season of joy.

The spring season in India is culturally in the months of March and April, with an average temperature of approx 32 °C. Some people in India especially from Karnataka state celebrate their new year in spring, Ugadi.

Seasons of India are majorly classified as Summer, Winter, Autumn, Spring and Monsoon seasons.

According to this definition, for temperate areas in the northern hemisphere, spring begins on 1 March, summer on 1 June, autumn on 1 September, and winter on 1 December. For the southern hemisphere temperate zone, spring begins on 1 September, summer on 1 December, autumn on 1 March, and winter on 1 June.

Traditionally, North Indians note six seasons or Ritu, each about two months long. These are the spring season (Sanskrit: vasanta), summer (grīṣma), monsoon season (varṣā), autumn (śarada), winter (hemanta), and prevernal season (śiśira). These are based on the astronomical division of the twelve months into six parts.

The season of autumn comes in the months of September and October. As per the Hindu calendar, this season comes in Ashwin and Kartik months. The hot and humid weather starts disappearing and leaves start falling off the trees in this season, so it is also known as the fall season.