-
Map N South
Education ResourceAs much of this climate zone is sheltered by high country to the west, south and in some areas to the east, it is the sunniest region of New Zealand. -
Climate change scenarios for New Zealand
Research ProjectProjections of how climate change is likely to affect New Zealand. -
Bay of Plenty
The topography of the North Island has a profound effect on the weather of the Bay of Plenty region. -
Tonga volcano “afterglow” causes dazzling skies in Antarctica
Media release06 June 2017Antarctica is experiencing stunning skyscapes like those recently seen in New Zealand, thanks to the afterglow effect from the Tongan volcano. -
Daily climate maps
These climate maps are updated daily and are based on data from our National Climate Database. -
Mean daily minimum temperatures (°C)
These datasets are available in a range of formats. -
Map North
Education ResourceThis is a sub-tropical climate zone, with warm humid summers and mild winters. -
Climate Summaries
Publication seriesView annual, seasonal and monthly summaries of temperature, rainfall and sunshine data from across New Zealand. -
Climate mapping
Read about how NIWA can map any aspect of climate to help guide your organisation's response to a changing and variable climate. -
Gisborne
In comparison with regions exposed to the west, Gisborne experiences a greater number of weather and climatic extremes.