Conditions expected to improve for fine Christmas Day in Whanganui

Dry conditions with some cloud is expected on Christmas Day in Whanganui. Photo / File

It's expected the weather will improve for Christmas Day in Whanganui after a week of stormy conditions.

MetService meteorologist Andrew James said southerly winds are expected for Whanganui and the central New Zealand area on December 25.

"Those do bring in a bit of cloud but things should remain dry with any shower activity occurring farther inland. There is a possibility that it could affect Whanganui city but it's too early to be totally definitive about that."

James said similar conditions are expected for Boxing Day.

A temperature of 22C has been forecast for Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

A forecast for the New Year period was not available.

Fine weather is expected in the lead up to Christmas Day with sunny conditions forecast for Sunday, clouds and a chance of rain forecast for Monday, and partly cloudy conditions expected on Tuesday.