A north to northwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Morning sun then some afternoon cloud may bring a shower, mainly dry overall. Eastern Bay Of Plenty has a shower or two during the day. North to northeasterly winds.
Highs: 16-18

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly sunny with developing high cloud, Kapiti has cloudier skies with the odd light shower possible. Northwesterly winds.
Highs: 13-15

Eastern North Island
Mostly sunny with developing high cloud, afternoon east to northeasterly winds about Hawkes Bay and Gisborne. Northwesterlies during the day about Wairarapa.
Highs: 18-20

Wellington
Cloudy areas, sun at times. Gusty north to northwesterly winds .
High: 15

Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly sunny with some high cloud, north to northwesterly winds, breezy in the afternoon for Marlborough.
Highs: 16-19

Canterbury
Mostly sunny with developing high cloud, north to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 16-19

West Coast
Cloudy with the odd shower, rain moves into Fiordland in the afternoon becoming heavy. Rain moves northwards later in the evening. Northerlies.
Highs: 13-14

Southland & Otago
High cloud, some sun at times. Chance spot of rain in the evening about western Central Otago. North to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 16-19

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz