An anticyclone is in control of New Zealand’s weather today bringing settled weather.

Dry weather is expected for all. After a cool start temperatures warm up this afternoon into the mid to late twenties, some coastal spots may not escape the high teens / early twenties.

Winds are generally light with afternoon sea breezes although northerlies through Cook Strait could become a bit breezy, westerlies for Southland are a bit breezy this afternoon too.

Please refer to your local, hourly, 10 day forecast for more details.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mainly sunny weather, some cloud about Northland (especially in the east) gradually breaks away during the day. Light winds for most, perhaps a sea breeze developing for some in the afternoon.
Highs: 23-26

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Sunny with light winds, tending westerly in the afternoon. A cool start for inland areas.
Highs: 21-26

Eastern North Island
Sunny weather although Gisborne may see some early cloud. Light winds tend onshore in the afternoon. Gisborne sees southerly quarter winds dying out in the evening.
Highs: 22-27

Wellington
Sunny, a cool start inland but the warmest in the afternoon. Northerly winds, becoming a little breezy through Cook Strait.
High: 20-24

Marlborough & Nelson
Sunny, light winds then afternoon sea breezes.
Highs: 22-28

Canterbury
Mainly sunny, there could be a few scraps of high cloud. Light winds then afternoon east to northeast breezes across the plains. A hot afternoon about some inland areas.
Highs: 24-29

West Coast
Sunny, light winds tend west to southwest in the afternoon.
Highs: 19-26

Southland & Otago
Mostly sunny, there may be a touch of high cloud. West to southwest winds, perhaps a little breezy about coastal Southland in the afternoon. A warm afternoon inland.
Highs: 19-29