There is the equatorial which covers the tip of Cape York. Then there is the tropical which cover the Northern Australia and the south of the Gulf of Carpentaria and Kimberly region. Then there is the sub-tropical which covers the coastal and inland fringe from the Queensland region to the Perth region all the way to Western Australia.
Due to these diverse tropical zones, Australia has the wet and dry seasons as well. The wet seasons run for around six months between November and March. These wet seasons are often hotter than the dry season (temperatures between 30 to 50 degrees Celsius) due to the high humidity during the wet season caused by large amounts of water in the air. This season is characterized by a lot of rain and frequent flooding.
On the other hand, the dry season is also found in Australia and lasts about six months as well, normally from April to October. This time comes with generally lower temperatures of around 20 degrees Celsius.
The other interesting fact about Australia is the fact that some regions enjoy relative normal weather patterns, yet some regions have extreme weather experiences. The tropics are some of the regions that are significantly affected by…
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