Tropical Cyclone Outlooks

The Australian region tropical cyclone season runs from 1 November to 30 April. Cyclones sometimes occur outside this period, mainly in the Central Indian Ocean southwest of Sumatra.

  • Seasonal outlooks are issued in October and may be updated during the season. They are removed at the end of the season.
  • Three-day outlooks are issued during the cyclone season for most areas. They are issued throughout the year for the Central Indian Ocean area.

Three-Day outlooks

Issued daily

Tropical Climate Statement

Issued Weekly on Tuesdays by Darwin RSMC. Contains guidance on tropical outlook for the coming weeks.

Seasonal outlooks

Related Information

Emergency Agencies