Forecast for Christchurch, NZ

TODAY, MONDAY 28 APRIL It looks like a mainly fine day ahead, though cloud might increase for a time this morning before clearing away again this afternoon. There's just a small risk of some light rain developing late tonight. Winds will start as a northwesterly around 10 km/h, but expect a cooler southerly change this afternoon, with speeds picking up to 10-20 km/h, possibly gusty for a time. The low tonight will be around 9°C to 10°C, after a high of 21°C to 22°C today. If any rain does arrive late tonight, it's likely to be only 2 mm to 3 mm. TOMORROW, TUESDAY 29 APRIL Expect a cloudier day with rain developing, likely starting early and sticking around through the day. Some of that rain could be moderate at times. It'll feel cooler with northeasterly winds picking up to 10-20 km/h during the day. The low will be 11°C to 12°C, and the high is expected to reach only 14°C to 15°C. There's a high chance of rain, with totals likely between 4 mm and 15 mm. WEDNESDAY 30 APRIL A wet and cold day is on the cards. Rain looks persistent and could be moderate or even heavy at times. It will be windy too, with strong and gusty southwesterly winds developing, possibly reaching 30-40 km/h with stronger gusts. Temperatures will struggle, with a low of 8°C to 11°C and a high only reaching 12°C to 13°C. Significant rainfall is likely, potentially ranging from 15 mm to 50 mm. THURSDAY 1 MAY Another cold day, with rain likely continuing, possibly heavy for a time before easing later in the day. Strong and gusty southwesterly winds around 30-50 km/h are expected to continue, although they might ease a bit later on. The low will be chilly, between 6°C and 8°C, and the high only 9°C to 12°C. There's still a high chance of rain, and amounts could vary quite a bit, ranging from 15 mm up to 80 mm. FRIDAY 2 MAY Conditions should improve, although a few showers are still possible early in the day before becoming partly cloudy or fine. Southwesterly winds around 20-30 km/h will still be noticeable and gusty at times, but they should ease through the day. The low is expected between 7°C and 9°C, with the high reaching 11°C to 12°C. If showers occur, rainfall amounts look likely to be between 3 mm and 15 mm. SATURDAY 3 MAY It's looking like a mainly fine day with some sunshine, though some cloud is possible. There's just a slight chance of a shower later on. Winds should be lighter, mostly westerly or southwesterly around 10-20 km/h. The overnight low could vary, expected between 5°C and 10°C, warming up to a high of 15°C to 16°C. Any shower would likely only bring 1 mm to 3 mm. SUNDAY 4 MAY A fine and settled end to the week is expected with plenty of sunshine and clear skies. Winds look light, perhaps starting as a westerly around 10 km/h before turning to a light easterly later. The low will be around 5°C to 8°C, and the high should reach 13°C to 15°C. There's very little chance of seeing any rain.