Science Centres: Climate

A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.

September 2008 – Number 111

August climate – above average rainfall in central areas but drier than normal in Gisborne and the southwest of the South Island. Cool in the south.

Outlook for September to November – lower rainfall, river flows, and soil moisture than normal in the southwest of the South Island. Average or above average air temperatures over the country.

In this issue

• New Zealand climate in August
• Global setting & climate outlook
• Feature article - Rain-days in Kawakawa

Cover image

Kowhai blossom

Cover photo: Alan Blacklock

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