Weather Forecast for Christchurch

 But the track and timing of Evan means everything.  It's only Tuesday and Evan has a long way to go.  So it's very difficult to nail down a detailed and accurate forecast that we can have a lot of confidence in.

But we will track Evan carefully and keep you updated

Cheers
Howard

Hi Philip,

Well we'd say our site is the best! But in this part of the world it's very hard to find decent mapping, which is why we try to collate it all in one place.  Fiji Met Service provide some maps (which we usually display here).  JTWC is another source if you can find it and some big weather websites, like weather.com, may also have some maps and products available on it.

Cheers
WW

The further out we forecast, the more likely chances will need to be made by the time we get to the particular day.  It's like when someone estimates their travel time.  If someone is driving from Hamilton to Te Awamutu, they can "forecast" their time of arrival pretty accurately.

But, if someone drives from Whangarei to Wellington, they can make a preliminary estimate when they leave.  But will then likely have to adjust that time of arrival several times before you get there.

Right now Christmas Day looks pretty typical for Auckland.  Sunshine with afternoon clouds bubbling up and a slight chance for a few showers.  Highs will probably be in the mid 20s.

But be sure to check back with us as this is almost certainly going to need to be adjusted as new information becomes avaiable.

Cheers
WW 

Will do our best. They may well clear away later as the evening goes on.

Hopefully your school show pulls off ok fingers crossed!

Cheers
Aaron

Has indeed stayed cloudy for most of the day. Even a few light showers or drizzle patches affecting western areas.

Things should improve from tomorrow :)

Cheers
Aaron

Check out this link here, Cheers Aaron

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Thanks for your kind words :)

WW

Hi there

There is a free app in the works and on the way next year. Keep your eye's peeled :)

Cheers
Aaron

really?

Why are people so bloody negative! its been 5 days of Summer so far!! Give it at least a couple of weeks. And its only a few days with SW and with that comes sunshine. Geeeeez!

Hi there

Not sure what your looking at exactly regrading the weekend, this coming weeking in Auckland isn't looking too bad at this stage. Sunny areas and some cloud with southwesterly breezes generally.

Cheers
Aaron

10PM update:  Hi there, could be a remaining shower on Saturday (some fresh data) but it all depends on the incoming high.  If the high is as strong as the models suggest then it should push the showers away earlier - if it lags (which it sometimes does for Auckland, always a bit 50/50!) then we can get a few showers and a cloudier and windier day than anticipated.  Keep checking for updates - we'll certainly know by Thursday
- Phil

Hi there, thanks very much for your email - and for the support of our site!

During the day the sun really does add a massive amount of energy to our atmosphere - small clouds can become severe thunderstorms, the temperature can rocket and - especially here in Auckland - the winds can pick up.  With such narrow land and so much sea it makes sense that we have a breeze most days.  The sun is pretty much firing things up as the earth spins - so when we have little cloud cover especially, the winds can get up and really become quite strong - then eases after sunset as the earth cools and the sea regulates our weather here in Auckland - helping to keep things as steady as possible.

Hope that helps!

Cheers

Phil

You must be in Hawaii looking at a picture card of the skytower :-)

Hi there - at this stage we're expecting dry weather for Monday, a 30% chance of a few showers on Tuesday then settled for Wednesday.  Our maps should be working out for 2 weeks so hopefully next you check it's operational!

Cheers,
WW

Roll over Singapore,a sticky 21c for Auckland...be humid as.

 We always knew Friday would be windy (had that in our prediction as early as Sunday) however the finer details of exactly how strong sometimes can't be worked out until much closer to the time.   A bit like showers - we can see them several days out sometimes, but sometimes only up until the day do we know how many there will be.

Cheers

WW

 HI there

The weather for the first week of December looks unsettled with a mixture of warm and cold weather.  Week 2, however, looks settled and dry right across the country.  Highs will be between 17 and 22 for the most part nationwide, with the exception of some South Island areas which could have highs anywhere from 12 degrees to 30! (Bit more like Melbourne)

Cheers

WW

Pack thermals and skiing attire. The weather is awful. I personally would stay where you are and come over in couple of months when the temps will be slightly better.

Winds will be rising - looks as though it will be around 15 knots (30 km/h) and rising at 2pm.

Good luck - hopefully won't be too choppy!

WW

It starts at 9:45 Thiago, don't be late ;-)