New Zealand weather forecasts.New Zealand weather forecasts are important, because the conditions can vary quite dramatically, due to the geography and topography of the country. We have two main islands with a sea channel between them. There are many mountain ranges that influence the air currents, that move predominantly from west to east ( From Australia to N.Z ). The islands are long and thin, so they traverse a large latitude range, through the worlds temperate zone. Making the northern end noticeably warmer ( sub-tropical), particularly in the winter, where it doesn't snow near sea level, and frosts are uncommon in most places. While at the southern end it regularly snows and frosts in winter. ( Making it good for skiing in the south in winter, the best skiing is generally in July to August ). The mountain ranges, that span a large portion of centre of the South Island, also create a rain shadow. Where the west coast receives substantially more rain, than the east coast. Due to the air traveling across the Tasman Ocean, accumulating moisture, then colliding with the Southern Alps, where the air is compressed against cold mountains, causing the moisture to precipitate as rain on the western side. Leaving drier air passing over the eastern side, making it more prone to summer droughts on the Canterbury side. The same occurs on the North Island , but to a lesser extent since the mountains are more widely spaced. So if you want to select the most suitable clothing for your outdoor experiences, and avoid being caught unprepared, it's important to check the weather forecast, before venturing out. So I've included the links below to help you. Above is the Centigrade version. For the Auckland Fahrenheit version click here. Click here for Wellington's weather forecast. Click here for Christchurch's weather forecast. Click here for Dunedin's weather forecast. Click here for Queenstown's weather forecast. Click here for Hastings's weather forecast. Click here for Napier's weather forecast. Return from New Zealand weather forecasts to attractions.
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