Mixed weather forecast for Christmas Day across New Zealand

Wednesday 17 December 2025 · 4 outlets · 4 reports · updated Wed 17 Dec 2025, 4:10pm

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MetService predicts varied conditions for Christmas Day, with rain bands expected to move in from the southwest. While some areas may face wet weather, temperatures in Hawke's Bay could reach 30C, and the east coast is expected to see better conditions.

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1. 1News via RNZWed 17 Dec 2025, 2:45pm

   Christmas Day weather forecast: What to expect for the holiday (opens in new tab)

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2. NZ HeraldWed 17 Dec 2025, 3:28pm

   Christmas weather forecast: 30C possible in Hawke’s Bay on Christmas Day (opens in new tab)

   • Christmas Day forecast: Wet weather likely in south and west, MetService says (opens in new tab) Wed 17 Dec 2025, 4:00pm
3. Otago Daily TimesWed 17 Dec 2025, 4:10pm

   'Million-dollar question': How's the weather looking for Christmas? (opens in new tab)