Current Climate - January 2012
The first half of January was characterised by easterly and northerly winds, which produced wet and windy weather for areas exposed to the northeast. In contrast, the second half of the month was very cool, with frequent southerly winds which brought unusually cool air over the country. For the month as a whole, lower pressures than normal prevailed over New Zealand, as well as to the north and east of the country, producing a rather cool, windy, and unsettled month overall.