Rain is expected to move into the Coromandel Peninsula this weekend – farewelling a week of mild weather.

The MetService is forecasting easterlies to strengthen over Northland, gradually bringing rain to the peninsula from tomorrow.

Rain is predicted for Coromandel Peninsula this weekend.

'On Saturday and Sunday, there is low confidence in rainfall accumulations meeting warning criteria over eastern Northland and on Sunday the low risk spreads down eastern areas to reach the Coromandel Peninsula and Western Bay of Plenty,” says meteorologist Georgina Griffiths.

'Below average temperatures were generally observed across the country during August, with the exception of a handful of warm days to start and end the month.”

Temperatures on the Coromandel and Western Bay of Plenty will rise, with overnight lows of about six to 10 degrees through next week and daily highs of anywhere between 15 to 18 degrees.

Georgina expects the atmosphere to change gears heading into September with predictions of a warmer and wetter climate from Auckland to Tauranga.

'Overall, lower than usual pressures are expected over New Zealand in September. At the start of the month, the lows lie over the north of the country – keeping it on the damp and warm side from Taupo northwards – while the South Island keeps most of the dry weather and high pressure,” says Georgina.

'But as we move further into the month, expect those lows to shuffle south towards Cook Strait bringing rain for the remainder of the North Island.

'A wetter than usual September is forecast for the entire North Island as a result of these lows.”