A southwest airflow over the country eases today as high pressure starts nudging in from the Tasman Sea. Some eastern regions may see a few showers especially the eastern North Island, sunny in the west.

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

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mostly sunny with southerlies tending southwest in the afternoon. Winds tend northerly in the afternoon for Bay Of Plenty.
Highs: 16-18

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Morning cloud, perhaps a light shower with light snow flurries about the Central Plateau to 700m. Afternoon sunny areas. Southerly winds ease during the day.
Highs: 8-16

Eastern North Island
Mostly cloudy with occasional showers, clearing in the evening. Gusty southwesterlies gradually ease during the day.
Highs: 12-15

Wellington
Mostly cloudy with a few showers, thinning out in the afternoon and any remaining showers clear evening. Gusty southerlies gradually ease.
Highs: 11-13

Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly sunny, cloud thickens in the evening bringing the chance of a light shower especially for Marlborough. Light winds tend easterly in the afternoon for Marlborough, afternoon northerlies for Nelson.
Highs: 13-15

Canterbury
Areas of cloud and occasional sun, a shower or two near the coast especially about Banks Peninsula. Southwesterly winds.
Highs: 12-14

West Coast
Mostly sunny, light winds tend west to northwest in the afternoon.
Highs: 14-17

Southland & Otago
Cloudy areas and a shower or two for Southland and coastal Otago, sunny spells break through at times from afternoon. Southwesterly winds. Central Otago has a mix of sun and cloud, light winds tend southwesterly around midday.
Highs: 11-13

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