Niwa meteorologist Chris Brandolino said the start of February, although still uncertain, could bring dry clear weather for parts of the country. From Tuesday the South Island could see some cooler weather but in the upper north, Brandolino said it would be "grossly humid". Temperatures on a roller coasterThe South Island was still in for a roller coaster ride with temperatures bouncing up and down. "So this is the up and down sort of roller coaster weather pattern in terms of temperature that'll be especially prevalent for the South Island. The North Island will still see some variability, but it won't be as wildly as dramatic as the South Island."

Source: Otago Daily Times February 01, 2026 23:48 UTC