Climate - Publications
The National Climate Centre issues monthly, seasonal and annual climate summaries and forecasts, as well as climate updates for the pacific islands.
New Zealand Climate Update
This monthly summary of New Zealand's climate comes from our National Climate Centre. Each issue includes information on the past month’s climate and soil moisture, an outlook for the next quarter, and a ‘backgrounder’ on some aspect of New Zealand’s climate.
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New Zealand Climate Update 129 – March 2010
What happened in February, how our climate outlook for the previous three months turned out, global and local sea temperatures, and our outlook for March to May. Read more about New Zealand Climate Update 129 – March 2010
New Zealand Climate Update 128 – February 2010
What happened in January, how our climate outlook for the previous three months turned out, global and local sea temperatures, and our outlook for February to April. Read more about New Zealand Climate Update 128 – February 2010
New Zealand Climate Update 127 - January 2010
What happened in December, how our climate outlook for the previous three months turned out, global and local sea temperatures, and our outlook for January to March. Read more about New Zealand Climate Update 127 - January 2010
Island Climate Update
A monthly summary of the climate in the tropical South Pacific islands, with an outlook for the coming months. This bulletin is a multi-national project with collaboration from a number of Pacific nations and support from various organisations. Read more about Island Climate Update
Island Climate Update 112 - January 2010
An overview of the present climate in the tropical South Pacific Islands, with an outlook for the coming months, to assist in dissemination of climate information in the Pacific region. Read more about Island Climate Update 112 - January 2010
Island Climate Update 111 - December 2009
An overview of the present climate in the tropical South Pacific Islands, with an outlook for the coming months, to assist in dissemination of climate information in the Pacific region. Read more about Island Climate Update 111 - December 2009
Island Climate Update 110 - November 2009
An overview of the present climate in the tropical South Pacific Islands, with an outlook for the coming months, to assist in dissemination of climate information in the Pacific region. Read more about Island Climate Update 110 - November 2009
Climate Summaries
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand. Read more about Climate Summaries
Seasonal Climate Outlook
Air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season. See these Forecasting Climate and More on Probabilities links for background information on climate outlooks and their interpretation. Read more about Seasonal Climate Outlook
Seasonal Climate Outlook: March - May 2010
El Niño to exit by the end of Autumn Read more about Seasonal Climate Outlook: March - May 2010
Seasonal Climate Outlook: February - April 2010
A cool end to summer, and continuing drier than normal in the north Read more about Seasonal Climate Outlook: February - April 2010
Seasonal Climate Outlook: January - March 2010
Late summer – more of the same Read more about Seasonal Climate Outlook: January - March 2010