> From the WeatherWatch archives
A ridge pushes over the South Island bringing weather that’s a bit more settled, still a few showers brush eastern coastal areas. The North Island is under a southeasterly airflow with showers mostly Auckland northwards and along the east coast.
Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
A few early showers clear about the Waikato and Bay Of Plenty then sunny areas increase, the odd shower about Auckland possibly heavy in the afternoon then clearing evening. Northland sees the odd shower throughout the day. Southeasterly winds south of Auckland push northwards later in the day.
Highs: 14-15
Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Sunny areas, there may be a shower or two about, otherwise mainly dry. Southeasterly winds, fairly breezy about Taranaki.
Highs: 12-14
Eastern North Island
Showers with cold south to southwesterly winds.
Highs: 12-14
Wellington
A few showers otherwise a mix of sun and cloud with cold brisk southerlies.
High: 11
Marlborough & Nelson
Mostly sunny, a few showers about southern Marlborough clear in the morning. Breezy south to southeasterly winds.
Highs: 10-13
Canterbury
Early showers clear about Mid and North Canterbury then sunny areas increase, sunny from morning about South Canterbury after a frosty start. Late evening a few further showers are possible, mainly near the coast. Southwesterly winds.
Highs: 7-11
West Coast
Sunny with gentle southeasterly breezes.
Highs: 11-12
Southland & Otago
Mostly cloudy with the chance of a shower or two about Southland, otherwise mainly dry. Sunny areas elsewhere, especially about inland areas, with heavy frosts to start the day. Southwesterly winds.
Highs: 7-11
By Weather Analyst Aaron Wilkinson – WeatherWatch.co.nz
Comments
Before you add a new comment, take note this story was published on 31 May 2016.
Latest Video
22/11/2024 8:00am
High pressure moves closer, but wind & showers don’t completely ease for all (+3 Maps)
A south-west to westerly flow covers most of NZ this weekend as high pressure over the Tasman Sea inches a…
Related Articles
22/11/2024 8:00am
High pressure moves closer, but wind & showers don’t completely ease for all (+3 Maps)
A south-west to westerly flow covers most of NZ this weekend as high pressure over the Tasman Sea inches a…
21/11/2024 11:25pm
VIDEO: NZ’s 7 Day Rainfall + 3 big northern hemisphere storms
We track the regions most (and least) likely to receive rain over the next week while major storms hit the…
20/11/2024 10:39pm
VIDEO: High pressure flirts with NZ, we track the showers & wind
High pressure moves closer to NZ this weekend and brushes northern parts of the country next week. Despite the high…
Add new comment