A ridge lies over the North Island today while a northwesterly airflow builds over the South Island.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mainly sunny with light winds, any morning fog clears away. Cloud a little more frequent about Northland in the afternoon bringing the low risk of a late afternoon / evening isolated shower.
Highs: 20-21
Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mainly sunny with light winds, any morning fog clears.
Highs: 18-19
Eastern North Island
Any morning cloud breaking to mostly sunny weather, light winds tend northeasterly this afternoon.
Highs: 18-19
Wellington
Sunny spells with northerly winds.
High: 17
Marlborough & Nelson
Sunny with north to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 18-21
Canterbury
Morning cloud breaks to mostly sunny weather, a touch of high cloud at times. North to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 17-22
West Coast
Mostly cloudy with the odd drizzle patch possible, especially about South Westland where drizzle becomes more persistent in the evening. North to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 16-17
Southland & Otago
Increasing high cloud with areas of sun at times, some morning lower level cloud about coastal Otago breaks away. North to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 18-21
By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz
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