Spring temperatures this year were above average for much of the country, analysis by NIWA has found.
The agency released its spring climate summary between September to November earlier this afternoon.
Of the six main centres, Auckland was the warmest, Dunedin was the coolest and equal-driest, Christchurch was the sunniest and equal-driest, Tauranga was the wettest, and Wellington was the least sunny, according to NIWA.
Approximately two-thirds of monitoring stations recorded above-average temperatures, while 19 locations observed record or near-record highs for spring.
Over spring, rainfall was near normal for the majority of monitoring stations across the country, however, it was a very wet season for some parts.
Rainfall was well above average levels in Gisborne by more than 140% of normal.
It was also above normal levels in northern Hawke's Bay and central Northland.
By comparison, Upper Hutt, Martinborough and Paraparaumu received little more than half their normal spring rainfall, a NIWA spokesperson said.
The agency also released its November monthly summary this afternoon.
"For November, it was dry and mild for most, but wet for Gisborne and Hawke's Bay.
"Wairoa recorded 302mm of rainfall, 375% of its November normal, making it the town's wettest November since records began in 1964. In contrast, Mt Ruapehu at The Chateau received just 27% of its normal November rainfall.
"On November 21, Whangaparāoa and Waikeria had their highest-ever-recorded November temperatures: 26.4 degrees and 29.7 degrees respectively.
"Records began for Whangaparāoa in 1982 and Waikeria in 1957."
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