May along the Te Araroa route from Picton to St Arnaud brings varied weather. Marlborough experiences mixed conditions with periods of sun interspersed with rain. Temperatures range from cool lows to moderate highs, with occasional heavy rainfall affecting some localities. Tasman also sees a blend of weather, with sunny spells and frequent rain showers impacting the trail. Overall, hikers should expect diverse weather patterns, with both sunlit days and unpredictable rain showers during this time.
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Starting at Picton, the weather is varied with a mix of sunny days and patchy rain, temperatures fluctuating between highs of 11°C to 20°C and lows of 5°C to 12°C. Moving through Schoolhouse Bay Campsite, the days offer more sun with periodic rain. Highs reach up to 20°C, while lows settle around 8°C to 16°C. At Endeavour Inlet and beyond, moderate to heavy rain showers are common, with temperatures slightly warm at 12°C to 18°C, punctuated by drier, sunnier spells. By the time walkers reach Camp Bay Campsite, rain remains a companion, with notable heavy showers and temperatures ranging from 14°C to 18°C.
As hikers progress to Bay Of Many Coves Campsite and Torea Bay, moderate rain at times accompanies relatively warmer temperatures, particularly during clearer sunny days. Rainfall can be heavy, especially at Torea Bay, with highs of 18°C and lows around 7°C to 15°C. Onahau Bay and Te Māhia continue this pattern of alternating sunny and rainy days, with intermittent heavy showers. Temperatures maintain highs of 14°C to 19°C, while lows linger between 3°C and 13°C.
Anakiwa and Havelock exhibit a mix of moderate rain and dry periods, with weather progressively cooling as rain showers occasionally give way to sunny breaks. Highs vary from 11°C to 19°C, with lows dropping to between 3°C and 14°C. Heading towards Canvastown, heavier showers introduce cooler air, although dry spells and overcast skies intermittently prevail.
Pelorus Bridge experiences similar conditions with frequent moderate to heavy rain showers followed by dry, sunny intervals. The temperatures hover between highs of 11°C and 18°C, and lows of 0°C to 12°C. Towards Captain Creek Hut and Rocks Hut, the persistent showers continue to punctuate the generally moderate temperatures.
Upon reaching Starveall Hut, hikers encounter frequent rain showers, both moderate and heavy, impacting the overall experience. Temperatures at this point are variable, with highs reaching up to 18°C and lows as low as 4°C. Old Man and Bishops Cap sustain this mixed weather cycle, with sunny and overcast periods interrupted by frequent, albeit moderate, rain showers. Highs remain within 13°C and 17°C, while lows settle between 3°C and 11°C.
As the trail nears Top Wairoa Hut and Hunters Hut, highs generally stay within the 11°C to 17°C range, while lows linger at 5°C to 10°C. Rain showers are prevalent, though clear skies occasionally break through, offering some respite to completing the journey.
Approaching Beeby's Knob and ultimately, St Arnaud, the weather continues to showcase patchy rain with some heavy showers. Intervals of sun punctuate these periods of rain, leaving highs at 9°C to 17°C and lows between 3°C and 10°C, indicative of the variable nature of the season.
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