When and where do tropical cyclones occur?
Tropical cyclones, also called typhoons and hurricanes, usually occur at predictable times of year in distinct parts of the world: • Atlantic/Caribbean – the hurricane season is normally from June – November (averages 8-15 storms per season) • Pacific/South East Asia region – the tropical cyclone season is normally from May – November (averages 15-20 storms per season) • Far East, South Pacific and Australia – the tropical cyclone and typhoon season is normally from November – April (averages 10-20 storms per season) • Northern India tropical cyclones usually occur from April – June and September – November • East Coast of Africa normally experiences tropical cyclones from November – April.
