Tuesday sees more high pressure dominating the North Island but a weakening front heading into the upper South Island, mainly on the West Coast. A few showers may then be triggered around Nelson, Marlborough – and to a lower extent Wellington and Wairarapa – at the end of the day.  Canterbury may also see a few spits of rain or an isolated shower, mostly in the north to north west region of the region – and as spillover from the west.

Here are the regional forecasts for Tuesday…

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
A mix of sun and cloud. Light winds and sea breezes.
Highs: 24 to 27

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly Sunny with light winds. Could be some morning cloud. Hotter inland. 
Highs: 25 to 28

Eastern North Island
Mostly Sunny, light winds. Low risk of a late shower in south Wairarapa.
Highs: 23 to 27

Wellington
A mix of sun and cloud with light westerlies. Low risk of a late shower.
High:  22

Marlborough & Nelson
Clouds increasing, might be late showers. Winds generally from the west.
Highs: 23 – 27

West Coast
Rain easing then clears with a fresh SW change.
Highs: 19 to 22

Canterbury
Sunnier weather in the south but may be cloudy in the north first thing.  SW change. 
Highs: 20 to 24

Southland & Otago
Quite cloudy at times, sunniest weather likely in Otago.  SW winds
Highs: 17 – 22

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