Christmas weather in Tauranga - what to expect

There will be fine spells in between showers this Christmas day. Photo / George Novak

It seems the blue skies and sunshine might be going on holiday this festive season.

MetService meteorologist Ciaran Doolin said a combination of fine spells and the odd shower were forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day in the Bay of Plenty.

"A ridge of high pressure extends over the North Island on Christmas Day. This is then displaced by a front which moves over the region during Tuesday afternoon and evening," Doolin said.

Christmas Day had fine spells in store with isolated showers possible and northerly winds.

Boxing Day also had fine spells forecast with showers developing in the afternoon and into the evening.

Northwesterly winds are set to change to the southwest late on Boxing Day.

Despite the showers predicted for the Bay of Plenty, it was shaping up to be a scorcher for most areas around the country.

Weatherwatch.co.nz was predicting a minimum 20C for everywhere around the country, with the West Coast and Southland being the coolest and likely the wettest.

The hottest areas will be eastern parts of both islands, which could expect highs in the late 20s and possibly up to, or around, 30C.