A southwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Cloudy areas and the odd shower, the Bay Of Plenty has morning sun then some cloud and the risk of a shower from afternoon. West to Southwesterly winds.
Highs: 17-22

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Cloudy areas about Taranaki and the Central North Island may bring the odd shower, mostly sunny about Kapiti. West to Northwesterly winds.
Highs: 17-20

Eastern North Island
Sunny, some evening high cloud. Light winds then afternoon east to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 19-21

Wellington
Sunny, some high cloud later in the day. Northerly winds.
High: 18

Marlborough & Nelson
Sunny, some high cloud later in the day. North to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 19-23

Canterbury
Mostly sunny, some high cloud from afternoon. East to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 15-20

West Coast
Cloudy areas, risk of a shower, more likely about South Westland. Southwesterly winds.
Highs: 16-17

Southland & Otago
Cloudy areas about Southland, there may be a shower or two especially morning. Otago is mostly sunny with some high cloud. Westerly winds gradually ease.
Highs: 14-19

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz