Locals across the Hibiscus Coast and beyond can expect another week of settled, mostly dry weather, according to the latest forecast from MetService.

Cool temperatures are predicted to continue in the east early in the week, while warmer, humid air may bring rain as the weekend approaches.

MetService Meteorologist Surprise Mhlongo explained the current weather patterns, saying, “Cool temperatures are expected to stick around this week, especially in the eastern areas thanks to the southerly flow driven by a high-pressure system that’s currently dominating New Zealand. However, western areas and the lower South Island continue to be the best places to be this summer, with Wanaka temperatures forecast to average 28°C this week while the West Coast basks in sunshine.”

While temperatures remain cooler in some regions, mainly fine weather is expected across much of the country.

Mhlongo added, “Even though there could be days of a few showers in some places during the morning and afternoon, it will be a mainly fine week for the southern North Island, with dry but cold evenings.”

Towards the end of the week, a shift in conditions is anticipated as a complex low-pressure system from the north moves towards New Zealand.

This system is expected to bring rain and warmer temperatures, beginning with Northland on Friday.

“A band of rain and strong warm northeasterly winds may move onto Northland on Friday, gradually spreading to Auckland during the day. At this point, there is still some uncertainty on the amount of rain that we might see there, so we advise everyone to keep up with our local forecasts for your weekend plans,” Mhlongo advised.

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