This summer was a slow starter, but it’s ramped up just in time for the holidays, as beautiful clear skies, high temperatures and perfect surf conditions have taken over from unsettled spring-like weather.

We receive dozens of stunning photos from New Zealanders all around the country, and wanted to show off some of our favourites of the summer so far!

Keep the pics coming – we love to see conditions where our WeatherWatchers are spending their summer, and we’ll keep putting up as many as we can!

Gorgeous summer day near Methven @WeatherWatchNZ pic.twitter.com/sufpU3lSdE

— Sara (@Sara23360129) December 28, 2015

New Lynn Summertime. Distant clouds! #Weather @WeatherWatchNZ #Auckland pic.twitter.com/IkJk7A626E

— Zelda Wynn (@ZeldaWynn) December 27, 2015

Serene skies over #pinotcentral belie the 32° heat… @KanoaLloyd @WeatherWatchNZ pic.twitter.com/wzcMKshGSy

— Rockburn’s Winemaker (@RockburnWinesNZ) December 28, 2015

#Wellington #Summer lovin it! @WeatherWatchNZ pic.twitter.com/UbmxBtN5NY

— Ben Shaw (@Kiwi_Ben) December 27, 2015

@WeatherWatchNZ probably why the ground is looking a wee bit dry. Got a shock when I went for a walk this morning. pic.twitter.com/ZWxmeq62SL

— Why Northland (@WhyNorthland) December 27, 2015

WOW! Polar stratospheric clouds seen this Saturday from northern Sweden. Photo: Nenne Ã…man. #Weather #Sweden pic.twitter.com/dIQHLkUuz5

— Mark Tarello (@mark_tarello) December 27, 2015

Fishing Xmas day, back out today. Perfect weather in Whangarei! @WeatherWatchNZ #fishing #whangarei @MetService pic.twitter.com/JHQd4D0lfP

— Missy Rose (@EmmaMacPherson5) December 26, 2015

@WeatherWatchNZ Mt Ruapehu looking splendid from rural wanganui pic.twitter.com/X60Wc6UyZz

— Sue (@suelochhead) December 26, 2015

Phew still a cracker day! Still a lot of heat in the sun