With a good amount of rain and showers on the way for both islands of the country from Tuesday onwards, temperatures will fall along with the rain.

Higher humidity is likely though, meaning in many parts of the North Island it won’t necessarily feel any cooler – in fact it may even feel warmer at times.

This is good news for dry farms around Northland in particular.

– Drew Chappell & Philip Duncan, WeatherWatch.co.nz