January in Fiordland and Southland along the Te Araroa trail presents varied weather, typical of New Zealand's unpredictable climate. Hikers can expect a mix of temperatures ranging from cool to warm, frequent rainfall, and both cloudy and sunny days. In Fiordland, temperatures range from 5°C to 26°C, with substantial rainfall especially around the middle of the trail. Southland experiences similar conditions, but with slightly milder temperatures and frequent rain showers. Winds can occasionally make appearances, adding a brisk feel to the environment.
Starting in Queenstown, hikers may face a mix of rain showers and sunny spells, with temperatures mostly between 11°C and 26°C. As the trail progresses to Greenstone and Greenstone Hut, expect heavy rain at times, with temperatures dipping to a low of 2°C and highs reaching 24°C. Moving towards Taipo Hut and Careys Hut, conditions remain variable with occasional bouts of sunshine and heavy rain, while temperatures range from 3°C to 28°C. In the Fiordland Community and The Key areas, anticipate more rain showers, with highs of up to 22°C and lows around 3°C. Mount Hamilton continues the pattern with moderate to heavy rain showers and temperature highs near 19°C.
Entering Southland at Aparima Hut, the weather brings frequent rain showers with temperatures fluctuating between 3°C and 22°C. Lower Wairaki Hut follows with similar conditions, though clouds dominate the skies more frequently here. At Mackinnons Garden and Birchwood, rain continues, occasionally interspersed with sunshine, with highs around 21°C. In Wallace Takitimu Community and Ferndunlaw, the temperatures fluctuate, with sunny intervals offering respite from the common overcast skies. Martin's Hut and Round Hill present varying weather, maintaining the region's typical pattern of rain showers and sporadic sunshine, while temperatures rise to 29°C. Finally, approaching Riverton, Oreti Beach, Greenpoint, and Bluff, expect a continuation of patchy rain and moderate showers, with temperatures ranging from 8°C to 24°C.
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