A weak broad low hovers over the upper North Island today bringing showers, says a WeatherWatch spokesperson.

For those travelling to Fieldays, they may find some rain present around Auckland and Waikato thanks to a front.

"An easterly quarter airflow brings rain to the eastern North Island. Rain or a few drizzle patches push down the South Island's east coast also.

"Northland has showers in the west, sun in the east, showers may become heavy in the afternoon (and spread eastwards) with thunder then easing later."

WeatherWatch says the forecast today is for rain for Auckland, with thunder possible in the north.

Coromandel is also expected to have rain.

"Waikato has rain or showers, especially in the north, it may be drier in southern parts of the region.

"Bay of Plenty has rain or showers in the west, a bit drier in the east but there will still be a few showers."

Auckland, Waikato, Coromandel and Bay of Plenty are all expected to have easterlies with westerly quarter winds for Northland.Temperature highs for these regions should be 15 -17 degrees Celsius.

Western North Island including central North Island
A mix of sun and cloud, cloud thickens later in the day with a few spits possible. Rain later in the day for the Central Plateau spilling over from the east. East to southeasterly winds.
Highs: 11 – 16

Eastern North Island
Mostly cloudy, a few showers especially along the coastal fringe. Rain moves in from afternoon. Easterly winds.
Highs: 14 – 15

Wellington
Mostly cloudy, a few spits or showers possible from afternoon. East to southeasterly winds.
Highs: 14 – 15

Marlborough and Nelson
Increasing cloud, showers from midday for Marlborough then turning to rain. Nelson doesn't see a few showers till evening. Southeasterly winds.
Highs: 14 – 16

Canterbury
Quite a bit of cloud about, there may be sunny areas for some in the morning then cloud should thicken up in the afternoon. A few drizzle patches about the coast Banks Peninsula northwards push into South Canterbury during the evening. Rain from afternoon for the Kaikoura area, some rain may push southwards to about Christchurch. Light winds tend east to northeast after midday. The Mackenzie Country may stay sunny all day with morning frosts / fog.
Highs: 6 – 13

West Coast
Sunny, there may be some cloud north of about Greymouth. Morning cloud for Fiordland breaks away. Southeasterlies.
Highs: 13 – 16

Southland and Otago
Chance of an early mist or fog patch for inland areas, sunny otherwise with high cloud thinning out in the afternoon, light winds. Northeasterlies for coastal Otago with cloud increasing from afternoon.
Highs: 7 – 13