We had northwest breezes here in east Auckland on 2 days in late September, both those days reached 20-21 degrees. The easterly aspect to the airflow seems to be capping the daytime highs – such that we have good amounts of sun the last few days but have failed to reach 20 deg. Theoretically hotter days can occur at this time of year (would expect the odd 22-23 degrees day).

I agree with you, its much much milder with the Easterly. Just had the school holidays and the wind over the 2 weeks wasnt nice. I had to take the kids out so they didnt drive me insane but standing at the park/gardens/beach every day in the cold wind was not fun. Sunday was just gorgeous in Auckland and it was time for shorts and t-shirts and walks along the beach… roll on summer! :o)

Yes, definately feeling the change in seasons. Sitting on 24 degrees here in CHCH at the moment with the most gentle northerly, very light indeed. It is hot!!

Yes Easterlies are far better,infact anything thats not SW,Much less wind,showers,less constant cloud,higher temperatures,Any wind in Auckland even a straight westerly beats a south westerly in Auckland.I think were noticing the SW because even over all winter we didnt have much Sou westers and even made the winter interesting (lightning and heavier rain rather than boring showers and gales) because we dont get much lightning and thunder with SW.