Rare classical term for the eighth month of the lunar calendar, equivalent to 葉月 (はづき). Used in traditional poetry and almanacs.
See also: 葉月
古い暦では、秋風月は今の九月ごろにあたる。
In the old calendar, 秋風月 corresponds roughly to September now.
Composed of 秋 (autumn), 風 (wind), and 月 (month), literally 'autumn wind month'. The exact historical derivation is uncertain; it is a poetic name for the eighth lunar month.