When people think of autumn, they often picture September, October, and November—the traditional harvest months of the Northern Hemisphere. However, because Australia lies south of the equator, its seasons are the reverse of those in North America, Europe, and Asia.

So, while a Canadian may be raking leaves in October, an Australian is doing the same in April—proving that autumn is less about a calendar date and more about where you stand on the globe.

The final month of autumn, often bringing crisp mornings and the first signs of winter chill. Regional Weather Variations

In Australia , autumn officially takes place from .

Because Australia is a massive continent, "autumn" looks very different depending on where you are: