Climate News – Seasonal Climate Outlook – what’s in store this summer? – NIWA

The Seasonal Climate Outlook for summer Highlights:

– Above average temperatures are likely for most of the country 

– More sub-tropical northeast winds may result in more frequent hot days (>25C) for inland and western parts of both islands. Conversely, a reduction in northwesterly “foehn” winds will likely mean fewer hot days for eastern areas. 

– Varied amounts of summer rainfall predicted

– A dry spell is possible from mid-December to early January

– New Zealand’s risk for ex-tropical cyclone activity is normal-to-elevated through April