There is no need for a complex lookup table. The season in the Southern Hemisphere is always the opposite of the season in the Northern Hemisphere. By remembering the six-month shift, anyone can instantly determine the correct season anywhere south of the equator.
While the Northern Hemisphere experiences summer from June to August, the Southern Hemisphere is deep in winter. This phenomenon is caused by the tilt of the Earth's axis. As the Earth orbits the sun, different parts of the planet are oriented toward or away from the sun at different times of the year.
To clearly and accurately determine the current season in the Southern Hemisphere and understand why it differs from the Northern Hemisphere.
| Month Range | Northern Hemisphere | Southern Hemisphere | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Winter | Summer | | Mar - May | Spring | Autumn | | Jun - Aug | Summer | Winter | | Sep - Nov | Autumn | Spring |
Meteorological and Astronomical Seasons: Southern ... - NOAA