A light westerly quarter airflow lies over New Zealand today moving around a large high which is centred off to the northeast.

Conditions are mainly dry today but some western regions see the odd shower. Temperatures will be warmest in the east and for the upper North Island today. Winds are light to moderate for most but blustery from the northwest about coastal Southland and also the area between Taranaki and the outer Sounds / Golden Bay.

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

North Island

In the west expect cloudy areas and the risk of a few showers, tending to be mainly dry this afternoon north of Taranaki. The east coast is dry with some sun but expect high cloud.

South Island

Cloudy areas in the west with a few showers, showers are more likely down towards Fiordland. Southland has a few coastal showers at times. The east coast is mostly sunny but expect some high cloud at times.