Remarks on the Weather during 1896
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Appendix


January
Generally fine in North and over centre, with strong SW and
NW winds, and thunder early part. In South showery and
changeable.

February
In extreme North very fine; over centre heavy rain early and
latter part of month; winds NW and frequently strong. In South
fine, with light winds.

March
Fine in North; over centre heavy rain during latter part, and
strong NW and SE winds; in South changeable weather.

April
Heavy rain in North and centre, with prevailing SW and NW winds;
with thunder over centre; in South showery and unsettled.

May
Generally showery weather throughout, but not a heavy total
rainfall; moderate winds.

June
Fine early part of month in North, but showery towards end;
over centre heavy rain generally; moderate winds. In South fine,
with light showers.

July
Very wet weather throughout; prevailing SW and NW winds, and
often strong; thunder in early part of month in North.

August
Generally showery during this month, and moderate winds;
occasional snow and cold weather in South.

September
Wet early and latter part of month in North and over centre;
prevailing NW and SW winds, and frequently strong; snow and
hail towards end of month. In South fine weather.

October
Fine in North, but strong SW winds prevailed; over centre
showery, but fine at intervals, and strong NW winds. In South
showery, with hail towards end, and prevailing SW winds.

November
Generally fine weather in North and over centre, but strong
SW winds in North; snow (on hills) and hail in early part over
centre. In South cold wet weather, with snow, early part of
month; winds SW.

December
Fine weather throughout, with moderate winds.