Remarks on the Weather during 1899
Transactions and Proceedings of the New Zealand Institute
Appendix


January
Heavy rain generally during this month, and strong winds
prevailing from NW over centre; changeable weather in South.

February
Fine in North, but heavy rain over centre in early part of
month; in South unsettled. Moderate winds.

March
In North fine in early part, but strong NE gales in latter,
with rain; over centre generally showery, moderate winds, or
calm; in South showery, with light winds.

April
Generally fine in North, and heavy showers of rain in latter
part over centre and in South; moderate winds.

May
Fine in North; very wet over centre, and strong SE winds;
frequent fogs. Changeable and showery in South, with prevailing
SW winds and moderate.

June
Strong NE winds in North, and heavy rain at intervals; over
centre damp unpleasant weather, but small total rainfall,
moderate or light winds, frequent fogs; in South very fine,
with light winds.

July
In North fine in middle of month, but otherwise wet weather
and prevailing SW winds and often strong; centre, heavy rains
from NW and S; frequent hail and fog; in South unpleasant
changeable weather, prevailing SW winds.

August
In North generally fine, but severe gale 14th to 19th from E
and SE; over centre generally fine frosty weather, moderate
winds; in South light showers and pleasant weather.

September
Fine in North, with moderate SW winds; over centre very wet
latter part, and severe hail-storm on 30th; in South generally
fine.

October
In North a wet month, prevailing SW wind and strong at times;
over centre fine but variable weather, prevailing NW wind and
frequently strong; in South fine, with occasional light showers,
prevailing SW wind.

November
In North generally fine, but some strong gales from SW and NE;
over centre fine, though showery at times, prevailing NW winds
and often strong; in South very showery weather, and prevailing
SW winds.

December
In North a very fine, dry, pleasant month; over centre wet early
part, but fine during latter, prevailing strong NW winds; in
South showery unpleasant weather, with cold SW winds.