Indigenous Weather Knowledge
Jawoyn calendar
Jawoyn people from the Katherine region in northern Australia recognise five seasons - Jeyowk, Bangkarrang, Malapparr, Jungalk and Guran. The seasons are defined by weather patterns and environmental events, with the onset and duration of each season varying from year to year. Jawoyn country covers about 50,000 square kilometres of the Top End of the Northern Territory.
Jeyowk
Heavy wet season rains fall. |
Bangkarrang
Rains lessen and |
Malapparr
Cold weather |
Jungalk
Build up to the wet |
Guran
Very hot and humid weather. |