Weather forecasting

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent. Regions experiencing significant soil moisture deficits are deemed “hotspots”.

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

A weekly update describing soil moisture patterns across the country to show where dry to extremely dry conditions are occurring or imminent.

Winter snowfall was well below average for much of the country, says Earth Sciences New Zealand. 

Short-term weather prediction in real time

NIWA has produced a high-resolution regional atmospheric reanalysis dataset, the New Zealand Reanalysis (NZRA).

Developed for teachers, these lessons offer an engaging way to learn about Aotearoa’s weather and climate.

El Niño and La Niña are opposite phases of a naturally occurring global climate cycle known as the El Niño Southern Oscillation, or ENSO for short.

Obtain NIWA35 forecast data from NIWA.

Whether you need weather or climate information six hours, days or months out, our accurate forecasts can help you with operational requirements and decision making.

NIWA Weather is NIWA's public facing weather forecasting website. You'll find 2-day, hour-by-hour forecasts for locations across Aotearoa New Zealand, as well as forecast videos by our in-house meteorologists, animations showing rain forecasts, tide forecasts and NIWA's daily UV index.

– Statement by NIWA Chief Executive John Morgan