Source: 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
