MetService meteorologist David Miller forecasted a relatively settled end to winter.
"A couple of weak fronts will bring a few showers to parts of the country, but with high pressure building over the country, mostly fine conditions can be expected for much of the week."
Some showers were expected about western parts of the South Island from later today into tomorrow, with an increasing northwest flow.
But for the most part, fine weather would be the dominant feature for the last week of winter.
The high pressure would also bring lots of clear skies and light winds, which were the perfect ingredients for frosty mornings.
"Inland areas of both islands will see cold starts to their days.
"August comes to a close with above-average day time temperatures after a month that has been marked by cold temperatures.
"Parts of Otago and Southland may reach maximum temperatures of 5°C warmer than average for this time of year, with Alexandra set to hit 18°C on Thursday and 16°C for Gore and Invercargill."
As for the first day of meteorological spring (Friday), temperatures are expected to reach 17°C in Dunedin, Oamaru and Alexandra; and 15°C in Invercargill, Gore, Queenstown and Wanaka.
