May

A monthly newsletter from the National Climate Centre.

May 2007 – Number 95

April – cool in most places, although near normal temperatures in parts of the South Island. A relatively dry month in many areas. Low streamflows except in Northland.

Outlook for May to July – average or above average air temperatures in most places. Normal or below normal rainfall and stream flows in the east of the country. Normal rainfall elsewhere.

In this issue

• New Zealand climate in April
• Global setting & climate outlook
• Feature article - Adapting to climate changes

Cover image

Malborough vineyards, autumn 2006. Higher atmospheric CO₂ may increase the shading on fruit because of enhanced leaf growth.

Cover photo: Alan Blacklock

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