Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Rain, heavy falls for a time especially afternoon then easing in the evening as breezy northerlies (strong about eastern coastal fringes) change westerly. Rain with heavy falls clings to eastern Bay Of Plenty for a bit longer, not clearing till overnight.
Highs: 15-17

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Rain with heavy falls about Taranaki, only heavy / persistent for a time elsewhere in the afternoon then easing and clearing late afternoon or evening. North to northwesterly winds, gusty about Taranaki then easing later in the day.
Highs: 13-16

Eastern North Island
Cloudy with scattered rain spreading on occasion from the west, more persistent for a time later in the evening then clearing overnight. Breezy northerlies.
Highs: 16-18

Wellington
Some rain, persistent for a time in the afternoon then easing and clearing in the evening. Gusty northerlies ease later in the day.
High: 14

Marlborough & Nelson
Cloudy with areas of rain clearing late afternoon / evening, rain may be heavy at times for Nelson. Breezy north to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 15-16

Canterbury
Sunny areas and some high cloud, light winds tending north to northeast.
Highs: 16-18

West Coast
Early rain easing to occasional showers, some sun may break through at times from afternoon also. Light northerly quarter winds.
Highs: 13-15

Southland & Otago
Any early showers clear then expect a mix of sun and cloud, low risk of an isolated shower late afternoon. Light winds.
Highs: 13-14

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz