Question

Name the different seasons in India.

Answer 1

Hint : Seasons visit the variation of the sun’s position over the horizon ; the changing day length during the day indicates the kind of season. Seasons change with time and geographical conditions of the year.

Complete answer :
According to The India Meteorological Department (IMD) there are four different seasons and the Lunisolar Hindu calendar describes six different types of seasons in India within the year naming -
Spring: Vasant Ritu, Summer: Grishma Ritu, Monsoon: Varsha Ritu, Autumn: Sharad Ritu, Pre-Winter: Hemant Ritu, Winter: Shishir Ritu.
The seasons in different parts of India are dependent on the altitude, latitude, and distance from the sea level; each season has its own pattern of weather and has different hours of sunlight during the days.
People across India and South Asia have been using this Lunisolar Hindu calendar since the Vedic period to structure their lives.
The Lunisolar Hindu calendars are not only used in India, but other Asian countries like Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka also refer to them. Some faithful and religious persons even today believe in this calendar, for referring to all-important Hindu festivals religious occasions, each season consists of two months and six seasons.
Given below is a general description of the seasons in India -
SPRING SEASON:
The spring season falls during the months of March and April, it is considered as one of the very beautiful and flowery seasons in the country. The average temperature in spring is 32 °C. Spring comes after winter and before summer. The days become longer and the weather becomes warmer, days become longer and nights become shorter during this time.
SUMMER SEASON:
The summer season in India falls in the months
 of Jyeshtha and Ashadh & according to the English calendar, it occurs in May and June. Summer is the season that comes after spring and before the monsoon. Summer is the hottest season. The days are the longest and the nights are shortest. The average temperature in summer is recorded to be 38 °C.
RAIN SEASON:
Rainfall occurs in most of the areas during this season. Rainy season usually lasts between the months of July and August. The term ‘green season’ is referred to as a synonym by the tourism officials for this season. The days are short and the nights are long, the average temperature in summer is 34 °C.
AUTUMN SEASON:
Autumns are that time of the year when the leaves fall off the trees, and the colours are amazing and bright. It is also known as the fall season. The season usually lasts short between the month of September and October. It is the rainy season and before the pre-winter season. Day and night have the same length and the average temperature in autumn is 33 °C.
WINTER SEASON:
The winter season in India is the coldest season of the year, that generally lasts between the months of January and February. The name 'winter' is derived from an old Germanic word that means the time of water and refers to the rain and snow of winter in middle and high latitudes.

Note-
The atmosphere of India contains a wide scope of climate conditions over a tremendous geographic scale and changed geology, making speculations difficult. Atmosphere in north India is commonly more sweltering than south India while South India gets more humid because its close to coasts. Most areas of the country don't encounter temperatures under 10 °C (50 °F) in winter, and the temperature typically will in general surpass 40 °C (104 °F) during summer. In light of the Köppen framework, India has six significant climatic subtypes, going from dry deserts in the west, elevated tundra and glaciers towards the north, and humid tropical areas supporting tropical rainforests in the southwest and the island regions. Numerous districts have distinctly different microclimates, making it one of the most climatically assorted nations on the planet. The nation's meteorological division observes the worldwide norm of four seasons with some neighborhood changes: winter (January and February), summer (March, April and May), storm (stormy) season (June to September), and a post-rainstorm period (October to December).