Do the global patterns of lightning strikes change according to season?

Yes, global patterns of lightning strikes do change with the seasons. In general, lightning activity tends to increase during warmer months, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, due to higher temperatures and increased humidity, which promote thunderstorm formation. Conversely, in temperate regions, lightning strikes are more common in the summer than in winter, while polar areas typically experience very few strikes year-round. Seasonal variations in atmospheric conditions, such as temperature and moisture, significantly influence lightning frequency and distribution.