Science Centres: Climate

A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.

May 2008 – Number 107

April climate – very wet in the north particularly at the end of the month. Low rainfall in the southwest of the country. Generally warm conditions in north and central New Zealand; cooler than normal in the south. Low flows over much of the country.

Outlook for May to July – above average air temperatures, but cold outbreaks at times. Rainfall normal or above normal in the north and east of the North Island, normal or below in the southwest South Island, and near normal elsewhere. Normal or below normal soil moisture and river flows in southern New Zealand.

In this issue

• New Zealand climate in April
• Global setting & climate outlook
• Feature article - Beyond Reasonable Drought

Cover image

Alexandra bridge and autumn colour reflections in the Clutha River.

Cover photo: Steve Le Gal

This issue of the Climate Update is available as a PDF.