Warmer temperatures are on the way for parts of New Zealand.
Zeb Tupa'iMultimedia Journalist·NZ Herald·23 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM3 mins to readMost parts of the country will wake to calm and dry conditions after a wet and windy weekend.Much of the country is in for a “spring-like” reprieve after a wild weekend of damaging winds, power outages, heavy rain and snow.Most parts were expected to wake to calmer and drier conditions today, with warmer-than-average temperatures forecast for parts of the South Island.
MetService meteorologist Sophie Huntington told
Balmy temperatures expected, with heavy rain and destructive 120km/h winds for parts.
The weather across the North Island is not expected to be as wild as it has been.
Meanwhile, two centres could top 20C as mild winter rolls on.
Temperatures will drop to seasonal averages after what has been a warm start to winter.
Temperatures will drop to seasonal averages after what has been a warm start to winter.
A low from the northwest is set to bring rain, strong winds and snow for parts of NZ.
