Water temperature: the Indian Ocean is the warmest ocean in the world. North of 20° south latitude the minimum surface temperature is 72 °F, exceeding 82 °F to the east. South of 40° south latitude, temperatures drop quickly.
Climate zone: the tropic zone. It ranges between 23 degrees north and 23 degrees south
Wind: Strong northeast winds blow from October until April; from May until October south and west winds prevail.