2023–24 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season

Nov 1, 2023 – Apr 30, 2024 · Season ended

The 2023–24 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season produced 25 named storms, 13 at hurricane strength and 6 major storms, against a 1991–2020 average of 26.7, 13.8 and 7.5. Its accumulated cyclone energy was 165, 76% of the average.

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Named storms

Avg 26.7 (1991–2020)

Hurricane strength

64 kt or stronger · avg 13.8

Major (Cat 3+)

Avg 7.5 per season

Accumulated energy

76% of normal

ACE 165 vs 1991–2020 avg 217

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2023–24 season at a glance

Named storms: 25 (1991–2020 average 26.7).
Hurricane strength (64 kt+): 13 (average 13.8).
Major, 96 kt+: 6 (average 7.5).
Accumulated cyclone energy: 164.8, 76% of the 217 average.
Named-storm days: 115.5, counting each six-hourly fix at 34 kt or more as a quarter day.
First named storm: Lola, October 21, 2023.
First storm at hurricane strength: Lola, October 22, 2023.
First major storm: Lola, October 23, 2023.
Last storm to dissipate: Ialy, May 22, 2024.
All systems tracked: 25, every one of which reached tropical-storm strength.

Counts use 1-minute best-track winds: named storms reached 34 kt (39 mph), the next column 64 kt (74 mph) and major storms 96 kt (111 mph). Regional agencies here use 10-minute winds (3-minute in India), so their official counts can differ.

Every storm of the 2023–24 season

Storm	Dates	Peak	Min pressure	Landfall
Lola	Oct 19 – Oct 26	C4	937 mb	Luganville, Vanuatu
Mal	Nov 12 – Nov 17	C1	975 mb	—
Jasper	Dec 2 – Dec 17	C4	937 mb	Noro, Solomon Islands
Alvaro	Dec 29 – Jan 6	C1	986 mb	Morombe, Madagascar
Anggrek	Jan 11 – Feb 1	C4	948 mb	—
Belal	Jan 11 – Jan 23	C2	969 mb	Sainte-Rose, Reunion
Kirrily	Jan 17 – Feb 5	TS	985 mb	Townsville, Australia
Candice	Jan 22 – Jan 28	TS	984 mb	—
TD 9S	Jan 28 – Feb 2	TS	994 mb	—
TD 12P	Jan 31 – Feb 13	TS	995 mb	—
Nat	Feb 3 – Feb 9	TS	989 mb	—
Osai	Feb 6 – Feb 9	TS	992 mb	—
Djoungou	Feb 13 – Feb 20	C4	923 mb	—
Lincoln	Feb 13 – Feb 25	TS	991 mb	Yes
TD 15P	Feb 14 – Feb 17	TS	988 mb	—
Eleanor	Feb 17 – Feb 26	TS	990 mb	—
Filipo	Mar 1 – Mar 15	TS	984 mb	Inhassoro, Mozambique
Neville	Mar 7 – Mar 25	C4	947 mb	—
Megan	Mar 12 – Mar 21	C2	960 mb	Darwin, Australia
Gamane	Mar 21 – Apr 1	C2	971 mb	Iharan̈a, Madagascar
Olga	Apr 4 – Apr 11	C4	944 mb	—
Paul	Apr 9 – Apr 12	TS	993 mb	—
Hidaya	Apr 29 – May 4	C1	977 mb	Kibiti, Tanzania
Ialy	May 12 – May 22	C1	982 mb	—
TD 25S	May 17 – May 21	TS	995 mb	—

Lola: Lola formed in the Southern Hemisphere in October 2023 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 145 mph (230 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 937 mb. It made landfall near Luganville, Vanuatu. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Mal: Mal formed in the Southern Hemisphere in November 2023 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 85 mph (140 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 975 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Jasper: Jasper formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 2023 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 140 mph (220 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 937 mb. It made 2 landfalls, first near Noro, Solomon Islands and last near Redlynch, Australia. The system was tracked for 15 days.
Alvaro: Alvaro formed in the Southern Hemisphere in December 2023 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 986 mb. It made landfall near Morombe, Madagascar. The system was tracked for 8 days.
Anggrek: Anggrek formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 948 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 21 days.
Belal: Belal formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2024 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 969 mb. It made landfall near Sainte-Rose, Reunion. The system was tracked for 12 days.
Kirrily: Kirrily formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 985 mb. It made landfall near Townsville, Australia. The system was tracked for 19 days.
Candice: Candice formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
TD 9S: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 40 mph (65 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 994 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 5 days.
TD 12P: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in January 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 13 days.
Nat: Nat formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 989 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 6 days.
Osai: Osai formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 992 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Djoungou: Djoungou formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 155 mph (250 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 923 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Lincoln: Lincoln formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph (85 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 991 mb. The system was tracked for 12 days.
TD 15P: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 988 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.
Eleanor: Eleanor formed in the Southern Hemisphere in February 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 70 mph (110 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 990 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Filipo: Filipo formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 65 mph (100 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 984 mb. It made landfall near Inhassoro, Mozambique. The system was tracked for 15 days.
Neville: Neville formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 947 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 19 days.
Megan: Megan formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2024 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 105 mph (165 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 960 mb. It made landfall near Darwin, Australia. The system was tracked for 9 days.
Gamane: Gamane formed in the Southern Hemisphere in March 2024 and peaked as a Category 2 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 100 mph (155 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 971 mb. It made landfall near Iharan̈a, Madagascar. The system was tracked for 11 days.
Olga: Olga formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 2024 and peaked as a Category 4 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 130 mph (215 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 944 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 7 days.
Paul: Paul formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 993 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 4 days.
Hidaya: Hidaya formed in the Southern Hemisphere in April 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph (150 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 977 mb. It made landfall near Kibiti, Tanzania. The system was tracked for 5 days.
Ialy: Ialy formed in the Southern Hemisphere in May 2024 and peaked as a Category 1 cyclone with maximum sustained winds of 75 mph (120 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 982 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 10 days.
TD 25S: This system formed in the Southern Hemisphere in May 2024 and peaked as a tropical storm with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph (75 km/h) and a minimum pressure of 995 mb. It did not make landfall. The system was tracked for 3 days.

Each summary is built from the storm’s best track.

Strongest storm of 2023–24

Cyclone Djoungou was the strongest storm of the season, peaking at 155 mph (250 km/h), with a lowest pressure of 923 mb, on February 18, 2024. That is Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale.

39 Southern Hemisphere storms since 1980 peaked higher, and 13 matched it. It produced 8% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

Landfalls in 2023–24

10 of the season’s 25 systems made landfall, 4 of them at hurricane strength. Each landfall point is listed with the nearest town and the wind at that moment.

October 25, 2023: Lola near Luganville, Vanuatu, 100 mph (Category 2)
December 4, 2023: Jasper near Noro, Solomon Islands, 30 mph (tropical depression)
December 13, 2023: Jasper near Redlynch, Australia, 55 mph (tropical storm)
January 1, 2024: Alvaro near Morombe, Madagascar, 70 mph (tropical storm)
January 15, 2024: Belal near Sainte-Rose, Reunion, 90 mph (Category 1)
January 25, 2024: Kirrily near Townsville, Australia, 60 mph (tropical storm)
February 1, 2024: Kirrily, 45 mph (tropical storm)
February 16, 2024: Lincoln, 40 mph (tropical storm)
February 24, 2024: Lincoln, 35 mph (tropical depression)
March 12, 2024: Filipo near Inhassoro, Mozambique, 50 mph (tropical storm)
March 13, 2024: Megan near Darwin, Australia, 30 mph (tropical depression)
March 14, 2024: Megan, 30 mph (tropical depression)
March 14, 2024: Megan, 30 mph (tropical depression)
March 18, 2024: Megan, 80 mph (Category 1)
March 27, 2024: Gamane near Iharan̈a, Madagascar, 95 mph (Category 2)
May 4, 2024: Hidaya near Kibiti, Tanzania, 40 mph (tropical storm)

How 2023–24 ranks since 1980

The season ranks 28th of 47 Southern Hemisphere seasons since 1980 for named storms (tied with 6 other seasons), 25th for hurricane strength (tied with 8 other seasons) and 36th for accumulated cyclone energy.

The record since 1980 is 37 named storms, in 1997, and the highest ACE is 364, in 1997.

2023–24 storm names

The 2023–24 season used 21 names: Lola, Mal, Jasper, Alvaro, Anggrek, Belal, Kirrily, Candice, Nat, Osai, Djoungou, Lincoln, Eleanor, Filipo, Neville, Megan, Gamane, Olga, Paul, Hidaya, Ialy.

4 systems were tracked without a name and are listed by number.

2023–24 season FAQ

How many named storms were there in 2023–24?

The 2023–24 Southern Hemisphere cyclone season had 25 named storms, 13 at hurricane strength and 6 major storms, from 25 systems tracked in all. The 1991–2020 average is 26.7 named storms, 13.8 at 64 kt or more and 7.5 major per season. The first to form was Lola and the last was Tropical Storm 25S.

What was the strongest storm of 2023–24?

Cyclone Djoungou. It peaked at 155 mph (250 km/h, 135 kt) with a lowest pressure of 923 mb on February 18, 2024. That is Category 4 strength on the Saffir-Simpson scale. 39 Southern Hemisphere storms since 1980 peaked higher. It produced 8% of the season’s accumulated cyclone energy.

When did the 2023–24 season end?

Australia’s official season ran from November 1, 2023 to April 30, 2024. Our counts follow IBTrACS, which files every storm from July 2023 to June 2024 under the 2023–24 season. The busiest months are January–February. The last system, Ialy, dissipated on May 22, 2024.