summer season in India is experienced from March to May. India experiences summer when the sun is in the northern hemisphere. There is a steady increase in temperature from south to north. North India has high temperature compared to the southern regions located close to sea.
The highest temperature in India during summer season is experienced at Barmer (55°C) in the western part of Rajasthan. The low pressure that develops over North India results in the formation of dry, hot wind called Loo. The local wind known as Mangoshowers causes rainfall in Kerala during this time. Kalbaisakhi is a local wind in West Bengal causing thundershowers and hailstorms.
