Seasonal climate summaries from summer 2001 to the present.
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Winter 2018
A mild winter for much of the country and dry in parts of the South Island. -
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Winter 2017
A very wet winter for the eastern South Island, mild temperatures for most of the country -
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Summer 2015-16
The warm air from the tropics contributed to the 2015-2016 summer being warmer than average for most of New Zealand.-
Spring 2015
Most of New Zealand experienced a dry spring this year and strong El Niño conditions persisted in the Tropical Pacific -
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Autumn 2014
A warm and sunny autumn for much of the North Island, wet for many parts of the South Island. -
Summer 2013-14
Changeable summer temperatures, dryness ends the season in the North Island. -
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Autumn 2013
A warm autumn; dry and sunny to start with, followed by more unsettled weather. -
Summer 2012-13
Very dry for the North Island. An extremely sunny summer across the country. -
Spring 2012
A sunny and cool spring for many regions. Rather dry for much of North Island and Marlborough.