Forecast for Paraparaumu, NZ

THIS EVENING, TUESDAY 29 APRIL: Overcast skies should break up a bit later this evening, becoming partly cloudy. Winds will be light, mostly southeasterly around 2-10 km/h. Temperatures will stay mild, with the overnight low expected between 14°C and 15°C. Wednesday, 30 April: Looks like a wet and windy day is setting up. Rain is expected to develop, likely becoming persistent and moderate through the day, and there's a possibility of some heavier falls. Southerly winds will pick up significantly, becoming strong and gusty, potentially reaching 50 km/h with gusts to 90 km/h later. The low will be around 13°C to 14°C, with the high reaching 15°C to 16°C. Rainfall amounts look quite uncertain but could range between 25 mm and 40 mm. Thursday, 1 May: The wet and windy weather continues, especially early on. Rain, possibly moderate at times during the morning, should gradually ease to showers or drizzle later in the day. Strong and gusty southerly or southwesterly winds around 50-70 km/h will persist, perhaps easing a little later. It'll feel cooler, with the low between 10°C and 11°C and the high only reaching 13°C to 15°C. Rainfall could total between 10 mm and 35 mm. Friday, 2 May: Another day with rain or showers likely, and some moderate falls are possible throughout the day. Strong southerly winds continue, gusting up to 80 or 90 km/h at times. It remains cool, with the low near 10°C to 11°C and the high struggling to get past 12°C or 13°C. Rainfall amounts could be anywhere from 9 mm to 35 mm. Saturday, 3 May: Conditions should improve through the day. Any early rain or showers are expected to clear away during the morning, leading to a mainly fine afternoon with sunshine breaking through. Southerly winds will ease back during the day, though still potentially gusty early. The low will be around 11°C to 12°C, with the high recovering slightly to between 14°C and 15°C. There's a good chance of seeing some rain early, but totals likely only 2 mm to 4 mm. Sunday, 4 May: Looking mostly fine, with plenty of sunshine expected, although there's a small risk of a brief shower, perhaps developing later in the day. Winds look a bit uncertain; they could remain southerly around 20-30 km/h, or possibly turn lighter northerly later. The low is expected between 10°C and 12°C, and the high between 13°C and 15°C. If any showers occur, rainfall will likely be minimal, around 1 mm. Monday, 5 May: A fine and sunny day is the most likely outcome. Winds are expected to turn northerly and freshen during the day, possibly reaching 20-30 km/h. It might feel a touch warmer, with the low between 8°C and 11°C and the high reaching 13°C to 15°C. Just a slight chance of a shower, with minimal rainfall expected if one occurs.