Mainly fine in the east. Elsewhere, cloudy periods with a few showers. Gale northwesterlies for Wairarapa and Wellington.
Tuesday
Rain, possibly heavy in the west and south, clearing later. Scattered showers elsewhere, clearing. Gale northwesterlies in the south, easing.
Wednesday
A few showers developing in the west. Mainly fine elsewhere.
South Island Forecast
Monday
Rain with heavy falls in the west, possibly also for Southland and Clutha. Becoming mostly cloudy elsewhere, with scattered rain developing. Gale northwesterlies in the east.
Tuesday
Showers in the south. Rain elsewhere, with heavy falls easing later and clearing in the east.
Wednesday
Rain in the west and south, with some heavy falls possible. Mainly fine elsewhere.