Months For The Seasons Verified ((top)) May 2026

In the Northern Hemisphere, the meteorological seasons follow the calendar exactly, with Spring comprising March, April, and May; Summer including June, July, and August; Autumn consisting of September, October, and November; and Winter spanning December, January, and February. The Two Seasonal Systems

• Spring: March, April, May (starts with the Vernal Equinox ~March 20)
• Summer: June, July, August (starts with the Summer Solstice ~June 21)
• Autumn: September, October, November (starts with the Autumnal Equinox ~September 22)
• Winter: December, January, February (starts with the Winter Solstice ~December 21)

Part 4: Which System Should You Use? A Practical Guide

Since you now have both verified answers, which one should you rely on? Here is a simple decision matrix: months for the seasons verified

Now, when you check your calendar for the "first day of spring," you’ll know exactly why the date varies—and which months truly belong to which season. Spring: March, April, May (starts with the Vernal

September 🍂 – Verified as: Late Summer (Astro) / Early Autumn (Meteo)

• Meteorological Season: Autumn (Day 1) – September 1 begins fall for meteorologists.
• Astronomical Season: Summer – The Autumnal Equinox (September 22-23) marks the end of astronomical summer. September 22+ is autumn.