High pressure continues to dominate across much of NZ but today it is slipping away to the east. There may be some brief morning fog patches through a few inland parts of the North Island in particular. Warmer than average for many this afternoon, especially inland – but a cold start for some inland areas with a possible frost around Central Plateau.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mostly Sunny or a mix of sun and cloud with light winds or SE breezes. A warm afternoon.
Highs: 18-22 degrees

Eastern North Island
A cold start around Wairapa and central Hawkes Bay but warmer in the north near the coast. Sunny and calm with coastal sea breezes. A warm day inland.
Highs: 19-21 degrees

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
A cool start inland with frosts possible around Central Plateau – a Mostly Sunny day though. Light winds but later coastal nor’westers developing.
Highs: 18-20 degrees

Wellington
Mostly Sunny and warmer with northerlies developing and strengthening later.
High: 15-17 degrees

Marlborough & Nelson
Sunny, light winds but brisk Nor’Westers about the sounds and Cook Strait.
Highs: 19-20 degrees

Canterbury
Mostly sunny. Light winds and coastal nor’easters.
Highs: 17-20 degrees

West Coast
Mostly Sunny at first then cloudy areas developing in the south. Light winds with late northerlies.
Highs: 17-19 degrees

Southland & Otago
Sunny at first then clouds build with evening rain. Light winds developing from the north. Warmer than average today.
Highs: 15-20 degrees

– WeatherWatch.co.nz