The forecast comes as wet and muggy weather in the past week has dampened some Kiwis’ hopes of a sunny Christmas, but forecasters remain “optimistic” a shift is coming. “As we get closer to Christmas settled weather is on the way … it should be improving in the middle part of next week and into Christmas,” Brandolino said. “I’m most optimistic for the South Island, still optimistic for the upper North Island, just not quite as much. “We’ve been expecting an increase in humidity, especially for the North Island because of La Niña. The North Island could expect some gloomy days but temperatures will likely remain warmer than average, especially at night.

Source: New Zealand Herald December 17, 2022 15:00 UTC