Science Centres: Climate

During Aug-Oct, mean sea level pressures are likely to be above normal near New Zealand. Temperatures are likely to be average or above average in all districts. Seasonal rainfall is likely to be near normal in most places, but normal or below normal in the western North Island, and normal or above in the east of the North Island.

Temperatures are likely to be average or above average in all districts.

Rainfalls and soil moisture levels are likely to be near normal in most places, but normal or below normal in the western North Island, and normal or above in the east of the North Island.

Stream flows are likely to be near normal in most districts, but normal or below normal in the southwest of the North Island.

See our full August-October 2010 climate outlook