Tinder-dry conditions that have been susceptible to fires will have a much needed relief with a reasonable amount of rain forecast.
Metservice forecaster Cameron Coutts said a combination of low temperatures and rain would see out the rest of the week.
While the weather forecast for the weekend is music to the ears of firefighters and farmers, it is not so great for the upcoming Art Deco Festival.
"During Thursday and Friday, the front over Northland is expected to become active again and the associated moisture gradually sinks south over the North Island, spreading rain to most places," Mr Coutts said.
"As we head into Friday, it's looking like heavy falls and easterlies, before clearing up on Sunday."