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Weather is expected to be much more settled on Wednesday and Thursday for entire New Zealand. (File photo)
New Zealanders can enjoy at least two days of clear skies before the rain kicks in over the weekend.
MetService meteorologist Juliane Bergdolt said while the weather will be fine for most of the country, there will be a few cold starts for some in the North Island.
“It is quite chilly in a few places in North Island, particularly inland places in North Island,” Bergdolt said.
“At Taupo airport it is -4 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning and Taupo is sitting at 0 degrees Celsius.
“Looking at the satellite image, most of the North Island is completely clear with some clouds in Gisborne and touching on to Wellington.
“It is a colder morning than yesterday as there are no clouds. Clouds reflect blankets and keep [the places] warmer. Also, the south-westerlies are bringing cold (winds) to the North Island.”
In the South Island, temperatures are expected to reach over 20 degrees.
Blenheim, Christchurch and Dunedin are all likely to see temperatures between 20 and 23 degrees Celsius.
‘It is quite warm for these areas [in South Island] in spring,” Bergdolt said.
“Over the weekend, everyone should see some rain, but nothing that is going to cause significant flooding.”
