Climate & Weather

These datasets are available in a range of formats.

This project demonstrates how to assess high value alternative land-use options by means of a quantitative analysis of the growing potential of selected niche crops and tree species.

NIWA collects wave data, develops and verifies wave forecasting systems, and is developing and producing wave projections.

There are several definitions of drought, depending upon whether it is viewed as a hazard or a risk.

This lesson will explore the use of Māori environmental indicators [tohu] to anticipate local weather and climate conditions.

Sea surface temperatures in the southern Tasman Sea rose to exceptionally high levels in late 2017 and early 2018. These temperatures were far above any others previously observed at that time of year in the region, and extended west from New Zealand to Tasmania and mainland southeast Australia.

Ideas for projects using climate data

Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano.

Floods are not unusual in New Zealand, but those that hit us early this winter broke records. Why did they occur? Should we expect more? Can we predict future floods?

View annual, seasonal and monthly summaries of temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand.