The last few days of this summer may be more summer-like than most of this summer was.

This week could be rather unsettled across New Zealand.  But this weekend is looking like it could be dry and comfortable for most areas.

South Islanders may not find Saturday particularly nice.  That will change on Sunday.  But it looks like the weekend will start with showers, especially for the northern and southern thirds.

The North Island looks to be quiet and dry with only Auckland and Wellington seeing a passing shower or two.  However, chances are pretty small.

Sunday looks like a cracker of a day for both islands.  A huge ridge of high pressure will build in off the Tasman sea and keep things dry and settled.  There will be a few chances for passing showers about Auckland and Wellington.  But even these areas should be dry for most of Sunday.

Temperatures may not be real summer-like.  But they should be comfortable.  Highs for North Island residents should be in the low to mid 20’s.  South Island residents will be a bit cooler with 20’s possible in the north and east, as well as central Otago.  Teens expected elsewhere.

Highs on Sunday will be a bit cooler than that with temperatures expected to top out around 20 across much of the country.

Photo by Geoff Blackmore