A high pressure system sits west of the North Island in the Tasman Sea over the next two days directing a west to southwesterly airflow over New Zealand. On Thursday a northerly airflow gradually develops for most as a low brews in the Tasman Sea west of the South Island.

Tuesday

Yellow – Temperatures in the east of both islands looking to hit at least the mid 20 degree mark for most with late 20’s possible in a few areas. Right on the coast there is a chance sea breezes may keep temperatures a little cooler, about the likes of coastal Christchurch and coastal Hawkes Bay / Gisborne.

Purple – Brisk westerly winds about the lower North Island in the west from afternoon, mainly just about the coast. Late afternoon / evening gusty northerly quarter winds build about southwestern parts of the South Island.

Wednesday

Yellow – Another hot day in the east and for Northland especially inland, this time temperatures getting up into the mid to late 20’s for most with low 30’s even possible for the east of both Islands. Hawkes Bay may get a coastal easterly bringing slightly cooler afternoon temperatures.

Blue – Some rain for Fiordland for much of the day with the chance of a heavy fall or two.

Purple – Brisk westerly winds for much of the day about the lower North Island in the west (mainly coastal).

Thursday

Blue – Some rain for Fiordland with the odd heavy fall, easing by midday.

– Please note, the idea behind this update is to focus on the main weather highlights, which is why not all regions are mentioned. 

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– Aaron Wilkinson, WeatherWatch.co.nz