NIWA

Seasonal Climate Outlook

Our seasonal climate outlooks provide air temperature, rainfall, soil moisture and river flow predictions for the coming season.

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Moderate El Niño conditions, but muted influence on New Zealand in the coming season.

Weak El Niño not likely to greatly influence New Zealand rainfall in the coming season.

A windy spring ahead with drier than normal conditions in many regions.

Typical of early spring right across New Zealand.

A wet end to winter, with near average temperatures in most regions.

La Niña over, with a near-normal winter on the way.