After a turbulent October, New Zealand will see a turn to dry and settled weather.

The MetService is predicting fine weather for today and tomorrow in Tauranga.

However, rain is forecast to creep back in across the city on Thursday.

In its latest weather update, MetSevice is forecasting warm and dry conditions to persist for most regions this week.

These sunny days are a good reminder to stock up on sunscreen for the summer.

“The northwesterly wind will drive up temperatures this week. Invercargill looks to rise to 24C on Wednesday,” meteorologist Michael Pawley said.

“Christchurch and Hastings are set to get to 27C on Thursday.”

With Guy Fawkes on Wednesday night, these warm and dry conditions are something to be cautious about.

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Westland can expect to get wet on Wednesday as a front moves on to the South Island.

There is minimal risk of severe weather however, and this front will weaken as it moves north on Thursday.

On Thursday, a low-pressure system approaches from the north, which looks likely to bring rain to the North Island for the latter part of this week.

“Cricket fans will be keeping a close eye on the forecast for the upcoming T20 when the Blackcaps will face the West Indies at Eden Park.

“Conditions are looking pretty good on Wednesday, but Thursday could be a bit dicey. Wet weather will be moving in from the north later this week.”

A map comparing Monday's weather to todays. Image / MetService