In August, the weather along the "Te Araroa - QC & Richmond: Picton → St Arnaud" trail varies across the Marlborough and Tasman regions. The temperatures range from lows of around -1°C to highs reaching up to 16°C, with rainfall occurring intermittently. Both sunshine and overcast days feature throughout the month. While some days experience heavy rain showers, others remain sunny or partly cloudy, creating a diverse climate for hikers.
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Starting at Picton, the weather includes temperatures ranging between 6°C and 15°C, with patchy rain and occasional sunny breaks. Moving to Schoolhouse Bay Campsite, conditions remain similar with moderate rain at times and highs up to 15°C. As hikers progress to Endeavour Inlet and Camp Bay Campsite, the experience includes heavy rain and some sunny intervals, maintaining highs around 16°C. A mix of overcast and sunny days persists at Bay Of Many Coves Campsite, with rainfall decreasing towards Torea Bay and Onahau Bay, where highs reach 14°C.
In Te Māhia, expect moderate rain showers with lows reaching 1°C, while Anakiwa sees a fair amount of sun with occasional rain showers. Havelock, Canvastown, and Pelorus Bridge encounter partly cloudy days with heavy rain decreasing, but occasional showers still occur.
For the Tasman route, starting from Starveall Hut, be prepared for fluctuating conditions. Patchy rain gives way to sunny days as one ascends towards Old Man and Bishops Cap, with temperatures peaking at 15°C. Heavy rain showers are common around Top Wairoa hut and Hunters Hut, keeping the trail damp. Near Beeby's Knob, expect moderate rain with temperatures varying before descending towards St Arnaud, where moderate rain showers mix with brief sunny periods, ending the journey with generally mild weather.
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