In November, the Te Araroa trail from Picton to St Arnaud experiences varied weather conditions. Marlborough often has a mix of sunny spells and periods of rain, with temperatures ranging from mild to cool. The Tasman region similarly fluctuates between sunshine and showers, with temperatures generally a bit warmer than Marlborough. The weather is unpredictable and changes are frequent, with both regions experiencing some heavy rainfall at times.
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Starting from Picton, expect a combination of sunny days and intermittent patchy rain. Temperatures hover between cool mornings at 5°C and milder afternoons up to 21°C, with occasional heavier rain showers. The Schoolhouse Bay Campsite sees similar mixed weather, with partly cloudy skies and occasional moderate rain, while temperatures range from 9°C to 17°C. Endeavor Inlet and Camp Bay Campsite continue the trend of patchy rain interspersed with sunnier breaks and moderate rain at times, as highs reach 19°C.
Onward to the Bay of Many Coves Campsite, there are partly cloudy conditions with both light showers and some heavier spells, maintaining temperatures from 7°C to 17°C. As you move through Torea Bay to Anakiwa, expect brief bouts of heavy rain but also long sunny turns bringing warmth up to 22°C. The trail through Havelock and Canvastown presents periods of heavy rain interspersed with some clear skies, with temperatures fluctuating from as low as 5°C at night to 21°C in the day.
At Starveall Hut, the weather features partly cloudy days with intervals of sun and moderate rain showers, temperatures climbing to 22°C. In Old Man, patches of rain continue, with bright sunny days breaking through, and highs reaching 21°C. Moving to Bishops Cap and Top Wairoa Hut, expect clouds and rain showers, heavy at times, but warmer daylight temperatures up to 24°C.
Hunters Hut experiences cloudy skies with both sunny spells and moderate showers, followed by Beeby's Knob with heavier rain interludes, seeing cooler temperatures dropping to 4°C at night. St Arnaud concludes the journey with a mix of bright sun and rain showers, maintaining a cozy high of 21°C.
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