Since continuous warm weather is a feature of the region, the seasons are determined by the presence or absence of rainfall and its associated humidity.

The DRY season (approximately May to October) is characterised by generally mild conditions and clear days, although some haze may form. Gusty winds may develop from a calm within 15 minutes to give a choppy water surface. The wind generally blows from the SE to SW quarter and may establish itself at night.

The WET season (approximately November to April) is the period of maximum rainfall, which is received from cyclonic depressions and thunderstorms. Generally coming from the East or West, these storms occur erratically within the season. Rain occurs in short heavy showers (averaging 20mm per wet day) and these are interspersed with fine warm weather.