The Seasonal Climate Outlook for May - July is here. 

Highlights:

- El Niño is expected to ease to ENSO neutral by the end of May

- However, global atmospheric patterns favour a continuation of higher than normal air pressure around New Zealand

- May is expected to feature rounds of chilly, southerly quarter winds before a transition to milder, westerly quarter winds from late in the month into June and July

- Rainfall events will likely occur irregularly

- Temperatures are about equally likely to be near average or above average in all regions. Despite this, a cold start to the three month period is expected in May followed by a possible trend toward milder conditions in June and July

A live stream broadcast will take place today from 11:00 am: https://www.facebook.com/NIWAWeather/live

© Scoop Media