A west to northwesterly airflow lies over New Zealand today.

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
A mix of sun and cloud, there may even be a light shower or two in the west otherwise mainly dry. Any showers clear by evening. West to southwesterly winds.
Highs: 17-18

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Morning cloud, risk of a shower then afternoon sunny spells. West to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 13-16

Eastern North Island
Mostly sunny with some high cloud, west to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 19-21

Wellington
A mix of sun and cloud, breezy north to northwesterly winds.
High: 16

Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly sunny, some high cloud. West to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 17-20

Canterbury
Sunny areas and some high cloud, northwesterly winds.
Highs: 17-19

West Coast
Showers, rain more likely about South Westland. West to northwesterly winds.
Highs: 12-14

Southland & Otago
Mostly cloudy about Southland with a few spits / showers possible, blustery westerly winds. Otago has sunny areas and some high cloud, winds from the northwest.
Highs: 13-19

By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz