Mixed weather conditions forecast across New Zealand for Christmas

Wednesday 24 December 2025 · 5 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 24 Dec 2025, 12:00pm

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New Zealand will experience a variety of weather during the Christmas period, including heavy showers and warm temperatures. While Hawke's Bay and Marlborough are expected to see sunshine on Christmas Day, the West Coast and Southland may face rain. Thunderstorms are also possible in parts of the South Island.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 24 Dec 2025, 5:00am

   New Zealand Christmas weather: Forecasters reveal where rain and heat most likely (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 24 Dec 2025, 6:44am

   Here’s how the weather is shaping up for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 24 Dec 2025, 10:21am

   East coast vs West Coast as Christmas Day weather doesn’t stick around (opens in new tab)

   • Christmas Day weather: sun, showers, a side dish of wind (opens in new tab) Wed 24 Dec 2025, 12:00pm