dry season; dry spell; dry period
Refers to a period with little or no rainfall, either a regular climatic season or an unusually dry stretch.
The dry season in this region is winter.
This year the dry spell has been long, affecting the crops.
Opposite: rainy season. 乾燥期 is the dry counterpart.
Synonym also meaning dry season, but 乾燥期 is more common in general use.
Standard spelling using 期 (period).
Rare variant using 季 (season); 乾燥期 is the standard spelling.
Compound of 乾燥 (dryness) and 期 (period).