Weather forecast builder for the Te Araroa - QC & Richmond: Picton → St Arnaud

This section from Picton to St Arnaud spans the breezy, showery Marlborough Sounds and the exposed Richmond Ranges, where wind, strong sun, and river levels change quickly. January, February, and March bring long daylight, generally more settled spells, largely snow‑free high routes, and commonly lower rivers across the Richmond tops. Late October and early November can also line up, though spring remains changeable with occasional heavy rain, sharp wind, or a brief dusting of snow on shaded sections.

• Summer: Sunny spells alternate with rain and occasional heavy showers; temperatures range mid‑teens to mid‑twenties, peaking near 26°C on clear days.
• Autumn: Changeable conditions with sunshine, cloud, and showers; highs sit mid‑teens to mid‑twenties, lows drop to single digits at times.
• Winter: Frequent showers and occasional heavy rain; temperatures range around -1°C to 16°C, with sunny intervals and variable, sometimes stronger, winds.
• Spring: Unsettled pattern of sunshine, cloud, and showers; temperatures often 1°C to 17°C, with intermittent heavy rain and gradual warming.