APAs New Zealanders prepare for the weekend of May 24-25, 2025, MetService forecasts predominantly fine weather across the country, offering a respite before more unsettled conditions arrive next week.
MetService meteorologist Heather Keats reports that high-pressure systems will dominate Saturday's weather(May 24), leading to cold starts but generally clear conditions. "Tomorrow, very similar, high pressure again so another cold start but looking pretty good," she told Breakfast.
In Auckland, residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures reaching 18°C (64°F) and dropping to 12°C (53°F) at night.
Wellington will see sunny to partly cloudy skies, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows near 13°C (55°F).
Christchurch is forecast to have mostly sunny conditions, with daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and chilly nights dipping to 3°C (37°F).
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Sunday(May 25) brings a shift in weather patterns as a front approaches the southwest of the South Island.
"It's [going to] be a front that approaches the southwest of the South Island, so there will be some heavy rain for the southwest," Keats noted. However, areas from Christchurch up to Marlborough and the southeast, as well as the North Island, will remain mostly dry, with cloudy periods and the possibility of isolated showers.
Keats offers some warmth to the forecast, as winters officially begin next weekend.
"With winter starting next Saturday, you'll be happy to know that we actually do have quite a warm spell coming up," she said. The incoming front on Sunday brings a moist northerly flow, leading to an uptick in temperatures, especially noticeable in overnight lows. "In fact, those in the North and the upper North will probably be kicking off the winter duvet for next week as well," Keats added.
MetService is closely monitoring developing systems that could lead to severe weather next week, despite this week’s calm weather system.
"Heavy rain to the West Coast; heavy falls later in the evening. Also the winds, we've got nor-westerners and could even be some gales for Wellington," Keats warned. The system is expected to move over the North Island on Monday, bringing another windy day for Marlborough and Wellington. "On Tuesday, it looks like there's some rather nasty stuff kind of brewing out over the Tasman," she cautioned.
MetService meteorologist Heather Keats reports that high-pressure systems will dominate Saturday's weather(May 24), leading to cold starts but generally clear conditions. "Tomorrow, very similar, high pressure again so another cold start but looking pretty good," she told Breakfast.
In Auckland, residents can expect a mix of sun and clouds with temperatures reaching 18°C (64°F) and dropping to 12°C (53°F) at night.
Wellington will see sunny to partly cloudy skies, with highs around 16°C (61°F) and lows near 13°C (55°F).
Christchurch is forecast to have mostly sunny conditions, with daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and chilly nights dipping to 3°C (37°F).
Also Read: Australia’s deadliest floods
Sunday(May 25) brings a shift in weather patterns as a front approaches the southwest of the South Island.
"It's [going to] be a front that approaches the southwest of the South Island, so there will be some heavy rain for the southwest," Keats noted. However, areas from Christchurch up to Marlborough and the southeast, as well as the North Island, will remain mostly dry, with cloudy periods and the possibility of isolated showers.
Keats offers some warmth to the forecast, as winters officially begin next weekend.
"With winter starting next Saturday, you'll be happy to know that we actually do have quite a warm spell coming up," she said. The incoming front on Sunday brings a moist northerly flow, leading to an uptick in temperatures, especially noticeable in overnight lows. "In fact, those in the North and the upper North will probably be kicking off the winter duvet for next week as well," Keats added.
MetService is closely monitoring developing systems that could lead to severe weather next week, despite this week’s calm weather system.
"Heavy rain to the West Coast; heavy falls later in the evening. Also the winds, we've got nor-westerners and could even be some gales for Wellington," Keats warned. The system is expected to move over the North Island on Monday, bringing another windy day for Marlborough and Wellington. "On Tuesday, it looks like there's some rather nasty stuff kind of brewing out over the Tasman," she cautioned.
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