A southeasterly airflow lies over the North Island today while a ridge of high pressure covers the South Island.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Mostly sunny with south to southeasterly winds, Northland may catch a shower or two in the afternoon.
Highs: 18-20

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly sunny with southeasterly winds, gusty about coastal areas then easing in the evening.
Highs: 13-16

Eastern North Island
Cloudy with patchy light showers or drizzle, cool southerly winds.
Highs: 14-15

Wellington
Cloudy areas with fresh southerly winds, may be an early light shower then towards evening cloud starts to break apart.
High: 13

Marlborough & Nelson
Morning cloud with the chance of a shower then becoming mostly sunny in the afternoon, winds from the east or southeast.
Highs: 15-17

Canterbury
Morning cloud with the chance of a light shower then sunny areas increase from afternoon, southwest winds ease tending northeast by evening.
Highs: 13-14

West Coast
Sunny with light winds.
Highs: 16-18

Southland & Otago
Morning cloud breaking to mostly sunny weather, winds are light from the west or northwest.
Highs: 14-16

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz