Tuesday is a similar day to Monday with cooler weather in the south of both islands and humid isolated downpours continuing in the north.

However, today should be a tad warmer in the south – and a tad drier and sunnier in the upper north.   We’re still tracking downpours though.

A large high is trying to push in from the SW of the country – but a humid easterly continues in the upper North Island. In fact, this humid easterly flow which developed after ex-cyclone Winston, may linger around Northland all week – as the high pushes in everywhere else.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Showers – some heavy still – but plenty of dry spells.  Winds in these regions generally more humid easterlies.
Highs: 23 – 27
Tonight’s lows: 14-20

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly Sunny, or a mix of sun and cloud.  Light winds from the S or SE.
Highs: 22 to 25
Tonight’s lows: 13-18

Eastern North Island
Highs: 20 to 24
Tonight’s lows: 14 to 19

Wellington
Mostly Sunny with southerlies.
High: 19
Tonight’s lows: 13

Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly Sunny with winds mainly blowing in from the SE.  Chance of a brief coastal shower in Marlborough east, otherwise dry.
Highs: 18 – 22
Tonight’s lows: 10 – 12

Canterbury
Mostly Sunny with winds from the southerly quarter. Cooler still.
Highs: 15 – 17
Tonight’s low: 5 – 8

West Coast
Sunny, S to SW winds.
Highs: 20 – 22
Tonight’s lows: 8 – 12

Southland & Otago
A mix of sun and cloud with cooler SW winds continuing. Risk of a coastal shower.  Still a bit cold for some areas, esp first thing.
Highs: 12-17
Tonight’s lows: 3 – 6

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