The week is off to a calm, settled and mostly sunny start – though the overnight temperatures are still low – as is usual for this time of the year.

Late in the week we see a change coming from the west bringing showers and rain – heavy at times – while northeasterly winds could gust strongly in eastern parts of the North Island in particular.

Tuesday

Purple: Northeast winds blow fairly strongly in gusts around Northland

Light Blue: Frosty and cold to start in interior parts of both islands

 

Wednesday

Purple: Northeast winds blow around the northeastern quarter of the North Island – gusting strongly at times in exposed areas of the coast in particular

Light Blue: Frosty and cold to start in interior parts of both islands

A front approaches the western side of the country, though it won’t make landfall until Thursday

 

Thursday

Dark Blue: Heavy rain and showers on the west coasts of both islands at times – as well as Nelson, Marlborough and parts of Northland

A front moves across NZ in a west to east fashion during the day, resulting in spells of heavy rain around parts of the country before easing late in the day

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

For specific 10 day information for your city, town, rural community or island please see the 1000 forecasts on our homepage!

– Aaron Wilkinson & Drew Chappell, WeatherWatch.co.nz