Whanganui set for calmer weather following deluge

The dominant wind direction would be west to northwest going into the weekend. Photo / Bevan Conley

Calmer weather is on the way for Whanganui after a chaotic few days earlier this week.

Metservice meteorologist Peter Little said there would still be the odd shower on Thursday and Friday but things were improving.

"[On Friday] you've still got westerlies which will bring cloudy skies and the odd shower."

A ridge of high pressure moving north over New Zealand would lead to showers drying out, Little said.

The dominant wind direction would be west to northwest going into the weekend.

"Could be breezy for a time [on Friday] then the winds are easing on Saturday and Sunday.

"Best day wind-wise looks it will be Sunday."

Temperatures would be in the early 20C range, Little said, with overnight expected to be around 13C.

"Ideal for sleeping," Little said.