A cold front coming up on Thursday is likely to bring a little more rain. Photo / File
Rotorua residents may need to pack their raincoats this week as showers are expected for the area.
Metservice meteorologist Andy Best said a number of small showers will sweep the region throughout the week.
The showers are expected to increase as the week goes on with a cold front coming up on Thursday that is likely to turn to rain, he said.
Looking at today, residents can expect cloudy conditions with a few showers developing this evening.
Winds will pick up this afternoon, with a high of 21C.
Best said temperatures were not expected to vary much throughout the week, with 21C the average day time maximum.
Overnight residents can expect between 12 to 14C until the end of the week.
Today: Cloudy with a few showers. 21 degree high, 12 degrees overnight.
Tomorrow: Cloudy with a few showers. 21 degree high, 14 degrees overnight.
Wednesday: Cloud increasing, showers. 22 degree high, 14 degrees overnight.
Thursday: Cloudy with rain at times. 21 degree high, 13 degrees overnight.
Friday: Cloudy, occasional rain. 21 degree high, 13 degrees overnight.
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