Season
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North East monsoon: This refers to the months of October, November and December. This is also called as retreating monsoon season. About 50% of the total annual rainfall is received during this season, in Tamil Nadu
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South West monsoon: This starts in June and ends in August/September. This is known as advancing monsoon season. During this period, about 30% of the total annual rainfall is received in Tamil Nadu.
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Winter season: This season falls during January and Ferbruary months and only about 6% of the total annual rainfall is received during this season.
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Summer season: Summer season comprising of March, April and May months, will receive about 14% of the total annual rainfall .
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Last modified: Friday, 2 September 2011, 11:03 AM