Wanganui can expect rain on New Year's Eve with gusty south-easterly winds. The weather forecast is not looking good for those hoping to see in the new year by partying outdoors in Wanganui.
Wanganui can expect rain on New Year's Eve with gusty south-easterly winds, but the temperature will be a warm 22.
There will be periods of rain on New Year's Day, with south-easterly winds prevailing, and a top temperature of 22C.
Meanwhile, weather forecaster Ken Ring is picking a wet January, which will not be good news for farmers at harvest. Farmers say while the warm, wet spring has generated good crop growth, hot and dry weather is now needed.
The Australian forecaster looks at trends and cycles of moon orbits to predict weather and says January will be wetter than average across the South Island, with dry periods of 4-5 days.
"In the third week, there is a chance of flooding in Canterbury, and from the West Coast to Otago," Mr King said. Alpine rivers could also flood, trapping tourists.
February would be drier, with only a few days of rain, though Ashburton could expect heavy rain around February 20 bringing relief to hardened ground. Temperatures may reach 30C earlier in the month, Mr King said.
He predicted a flip-flop of wet and dry periods, and from May onwards an alternation of warmer and cooler months.
Winter would be wetter than average, he said.
- with APNZ