WeatherWatch is reporting a cold start for inland parts of the South Island today and a cooler than average day for many parts of NZ – or about normal.

'The south to south west wind will be a little brisk in some places, but nothing too major,” says a WeatherWatch spokesperson.

'Showers also fall apart in most areas, although a few will slide up the western side of the North Island.

'Tonight will be cooler than average for a number of regions – for the North Island this may be more noticeable following the run of humid, warm, nights recently.”

Regional forecasts for Saturday:

Northland, Auckland, Waikato & Bay Of Plenty
Cloudier in the west as winds come off the Tasman Sea. Dry or mainly dry though. Sunniest in the east and Bay of Plenty. A little cooler than previous days.
Highs: 18-22

Western North Island (including Central North Island)
Mostly cloudy with some showers. Westerlies. Dry later in the day.
Highs: 16-18

Eastern North Island
Mostly Sunny with variable winds. A little cooler in Wairarapa. Winds mostly from the west to south west.
Highs: 17-25

Wellington
Windy nor'westers turn lighter southerly, then fade out. Mostly dry.
High: 16 or 17

Marlborough & Nelson
Morning cloud, might be some showers around the Nelson region first thing, then dry and mostly sunny with light winds.
Highs: 16 – 20

Canterbury
A cold start inland through the mountains, sunny weather developing across today. Light winds inland, breeze Sou'Westers in coastal places.
Highs: 15 – 21

West Coast
Rain easing to showers and some drizzle, long dry spells developing. Windy W to SW winds.
Highs: 13 – 15

Southland & Otago
Windy westerlies with gales in some coastal areas. Cloudy at times, especially in Southland where a few showers are possible in coastal areas.
Highs: 13-20