Hot and Dry Start to Summer with Late-Season Rain for Some

Many Kiwis can expect a hot and dry start to summer, followed by a significant shift that may bring wet conditions to the upper North Island. The Earth Sciences New Zealand Seasonal Climate Outlook for December 2025 – February 2026 indicates that this summer will have “two personalities.” Principal scientist Chris Brandolino noted that the season will begin with heavy downpours and thunderstorms in the upper North Island before changing dramatically.

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