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The season officially starts in November, though the "build-up"—a period of extreme humidity—often begins in October. The monsoon typically peaks between December and March .

And then there are the birds. Magpie geese arrive in flocks so dense they darken the sky. Jabirus (black-necked storks) stalk the shallows. For birdwatchers, the Wet is the Super Bowl. wet season australia