Avoiding Weather is always the plan, but it’s particularly important when you’re planning a passage in the fringe periods, or out of season. An example of this would be the South Pacific Cyclone Season which runs from November to April, the southern summer.

John Martin of C&OC Intl. spells out the necessary ingredients on how to get it right.

https://coastalandoffshorecruising.com/ocean-tactics/weather/