Science Centres: Climate

ENSO conditions in the tropical Pacific are now in the neutral range and are expected to remain neutral through to spring. During the August-October season as a whole, mean sea level pressures are likely to be above normal to the south and southeast of New Zealand, with weaker westerlies over the country, on average. However, the month of August is expected to be rather different, with a continuation of the recent disturbed south-westerly flow. 

Sea surface temperatures

Sea surface temperatures near New Zealand are expected to be near normal or above normal through the outlook period.