Remarks on the Weather during 1897
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Appendix


January
Heavy rain in North, with strong prevailing NE and SW winds;
also showery and strong NW winds over centre; and generally
fine in South.

February
Generally wet weather and strong winds in North; in South fine,
with light showers.

March
On the whole fine weather, though showery during latter part
of month; strong wind over centre from NW; rather changeable
in South.

April
Fine in North; heavy rain and wind from SE causing floods over
centre; and fine in South.

May
Showery weather in North and strong SW winds, also thunder; over
centre generally fine, with variable wind, and at times strong;
in South fine, with light showers.

June
Pleasant weather in North, and light showers; over centre fine,
with light showers, frequent fogs; very fine in South

July
A showery month, prevailing SW and W winds and frequently stormy
in North; over centre generally pleasant, with showers at
intervals; fine and dry in South.

August
Wet weather in latter part of month in North, but otherwise fine;
over centre generally showery, but at times pleasant, prevailing
SE wind; in South middle of month showery, but otherwise fine
and clear, with light NE winds.

September
Generally fine seasonable weather, but heavy rain over centre
during latter part; winds moderate.

October
Showery weather generally, and strong SW winds in North and
South; strong winds from NW over centre.

November
Fine weather in North and over centre, but strong NW winds at
latter, and very showery in South; winds SW and W.

December
Generally fine weather throughout during this month.