Photo: Getty ImagesThe first tentative predictions for Christmas Day weather are out, and it looks like a mixed bag for the South and other parts of the country. But Queenstown, Invercargill and Nelson were expected to have a rougher time, with rain forecast. Rain was forecast for Queenstown (23degC) and Invercargill (24degC). On the other side of the South Island, Greymouth is lumped with the coldest Christmas, with rain and a high of just 21degC predicted. Wellington is currently facing a water shortage, but is among those expecting a dry Christmas Day and a high of 23degC.

Source: Otago Daily Times December 16, 2017 02:48 UTC