Remarks on the Weather during 1895
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Appendix


January
Showery in early part of month in North and over centre, but
fine latter part, with NE and NW winds. Fine weather in South.

February
Fine weather in North; a wet month over centre; and heavy
rain in South in early and latter part of month.

March
Fine weather generally, except heavy rain in South, chiefly
from SW.

April
Fine in North; over centre heavy rain in middle of month,
causing floods; wind SE. In South changeable and unpleasant
weather, with strong winds and fogs.

May
An excess of rain throughout, and unpleasant weather; and
heavy snowfall in South.

June
Very heavy rainfall generally, with strong NW and SW winds;
fogs and hail over centre; and snow in South.

July
Heavy rain generally, with storms from SW in North, and
frequent hail and fog; and severe snowstorms in South.

August
Fine weather, but showery over centre, with strong NW winds
and frequent hail; rather finer in South.

September
Heavy rain in North and strong NW and SW winds and thunder;
rather finer over centre, but with fresh NW winds and thunder;
fine in South

October
Generally showery, with intervals of fine weather and strong
NW winds over centre.

November
The rainfall this month over the average, and generally
unpleasant weather.

December
A very fine pleasant month generally, although rather showery
in South; strong NW winds over centre.