Avoiding hurricane and monsoon season
Storm seasons can disrupt flights, close attractions, and inflate insurance costs. Here's a quick-reference table of the major storm windows worldwide, with cities affected by each.
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Atlantic hurricane season runs June 1 – November 30, peaking late August through September. Affects the Caribbean, US Gulf and East Coasts, and Central America.
East Asia typhoon season runs roughly June – November, peaking August – October. Affects Japan, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and the Philippines.
South Asia monsoon runs June – September. India, Nepal, Sri Lanka. The rain itself isn't dangerous, but flash floods and landslides happen.
Southern Hemisphere cyclones run November – April. Affects northern Australia, Madagascar, Mauritius, and the South Pacific islands.
Travel insurance with weather coverage is non-optional during these windows.
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