Remarks on the Weather during 1893
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Appendix


January
Generally fine weather, with prevailing northerly winds.
Very showery during latter part in South.

February
On the whole a wet month in North and over centre, with strong
NE and NW winds; in the South small rainfall, but changeable
weather.

March
Fine weather in North; but heavy rain over centre; and fine
with light showers in South. Moderate winds.

April
Fine in North and over centre; but showery and foggy in South.

May
In North showery, with prevailing SW winds; over centre also
generally wet weather from SE and NW; and in South showery,
except fine during middle of month. Winds SW, and foggy at times.

June
A wet and severe month, with prevailing southerly winds and
frequent hail and snow, expecially in South.

July
Unpleasant wet weather generally, although mild for time of year.

August
In North wet, with prevailing SW winds; over centre very heavy
rains, especially in early part of month, from NW; in South
showery, but small total rainfall, and moderate SW winds.

September
In North fine weather, with moderate variable winds; over
centre still heavy rain from NW and SE, but not cold; in the
South also showery and unpleasant, with variable winds.

October
In North and over centre much finer weather, although strong
NW winds over latter; in the South very showery, with
prevailing NE winds.

November
Heavy rainfall in North; generally fine over centre, with fresh
NW winds; and very heavy total rainfall in South, with intervals
of fine weather; winds NE and SW.

December
Showery in early and latter part of month in North, with
prevailing SW winds; over centre generally fine, winds SE and
NW and moderate; in the South wet weather, with NE and SW winds.