New Zealand records third warmest winter since 1909

Friday 4 September 2026 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 4 Sep, 2:49pm

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The nationwide average temperature for the winter of 2026 was 9.7°C, according to Earth Sciences New Zealand. This figure is 1.1°C above the 1991-2020 average, making it the country's third-warmest winter on record.

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1. 1NewsFri 4 Sep, 1:24pm

   New Zealand records third warmest winter on record (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesFri 4 Sep, 2:43pm

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3. NZ HeraldFri 4 Sep, 2:49pm

   Winter 2026 is New Zealand’s third-warmest on record (opens in new tab)