A double peak of activity in May and November though tropical cyclones are seen from April to December. The severe cyclonic storms (>74 mph / 119 km/h winds) occur almost exclusively from April to June and again in late September to early December.

Where do tropical cyclones occur?

Tropical cyclones are referred to by different names depending on where they originate in the world. Hurricanes occur in the Atlantic Ocean and the eastern north Pacific Ocean. Typhoons occur in the western Pacific Ocean. Tropical cyclones occur in the south Pacific Ocean and Indian Ocean.

What season do tropical cyclones occur?

When do tropical cyclones occur? The typhoon season in the western North Pacific region typically runs from May to November. The Americas/Caribbean hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, peaking in August and September. The cyclone season in South Pacific and Australia normally runs from November to April.