Difference Between South-west and North-east Monsoon:
The following are the points of difference between South-west and North-east Monsoon.
| South-west Monsoon | North-east Monsoon |
|---|---|
| The winds blowing from South-west to North-east direction during the months of June to September in India are called South-west Monsoon winds. | The winds blowing in India from North-east to South-west direction during the period from December to February constitute the North-east Monsoon winds. |
| During the period of these winds, a low-pressure region has become established in the Northern Plains of the country. Hence they move from the south-west towards the low-pressure region. | North-east Monsoon winds blow from the high-pressure region towards the seas where low pressure exists these days. |
| They come from the tropical seas and oceans. Hence they are moisture-laden and hot. | They blow from land. Hence they are dry and cold. |
| These winds cause 75 to 90% of the total annual rainfall during the season of the South-west Monsoon. | They absorb moisture passing over the Bay of Bengal and cause rainfall on the Tamil Nadu coast during winter. |
| The South-west Monsoon has two branches- The Arabian Sea branch and the Bay of Bengal branch. | They do not have branches, Western disturbances also occur during this season. But their occurrence is based on different factors. |
| Rainy days, soothing winds and overcast skies are the characteristic features of the South-west Monsoon. | Most of the country experiences clear skies, low temperature. A gentle breeze and rainless fine weather make the season very healthy. |
