December on the Te Araroa trail covering the QC and Richmond sections from Picton to St Arnaud experiences a mixture of weather conditions. There are periods of heavy rain interspersed with sunny spells, especially noticeable in the early stretches of Marlborough. Temperatures vary, with highs reaching up to 26°C on sunny days. Rainfall is frequent but varies, with some days experiencing light drizzle while others see much heavier showers, particularly towards the Richmond area.
Starting in Picton, the weather alternates between sunny spells and heavy rain, with temperatures ranging from 17°C to 24°C. As walkers move towards Schoolhouse Bay and Endeavour Inlet, the weather remains variable with moderate to heavy rain showers and occasional sunny breaks, keeping temperatures between 14°C and 21°C. Continuing through Camp Bay and Bay of Many Coves, there are frequent rain showers with brief sunny intervals, and highs fluctuate between 15°C and 23°C. Proceeding through Torea Bay and Onahau Bay, the weather is marked by heavy rain at times, interrupted by sunnier periods, with highs from 16°C to 25°C. As the trail leads to Te Māhia and Anakiwa, patchy rain persists, interspersed with sunny days, and temperatures reaching up to 26°C. Heading through Havelock, Canvastown, and Pelorus Bridge, the pattern of moderate rain punctuated by sunny intervals continues, with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 26°C. Arriving at Captain Creek Hut and Rocks Hut, weather conditions remain mixed, with occasional heavy rain interspersed with sunny spells, and temperatures between 16°C and 23°C.
Entering the Tasman region at Starveall Hut, the weather remains unpredictable, with periods of sunshine and heavy rain showers, and temperatures typically between 14°C and 25°C. Near Old Man, the trail encounters occasional heavy rain showers, with brief sunny intervals, and temperatures range from 17°C to 26°C. As walkers reach Bishops Cap, the weather includes heavy rain interspersed with sunny patches, with highs of 26°C. Approaching Top Wairoa Hut and Hunters Hut, modulating periods of heavy showers and sunny days are common, with highs reaching up to 24°C. By Beeby's Knob and St Arnaud, weather conditions remain unpredictable, with showers and patches of sun, with temperatures fluctuating between 16°C and 28°C.
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