Coastal areas may be subject to decaying tropical cyclones. The summer climate is rather stressful, because of the high humidity. North of the tropic of Capricorn, the sun will be in the southern sky during summer. Some winter passive heating is necessary in the southern parts of the zone. Click here for design tips for the warm, humid climate.
Landscaping can channel cooling breezes and provide summer shade.
Solar access is desirable in winter. Check our cyclone information to see if they are likely in your district. Users of these web pages are deemed to have read and accepted the conditions described in the Copyright Notice and Disclaimer .