Weather forecast for the Te Araroa - Longwood & Oreti: Queenstown → Bluff in November

In November, the Te Araroa route from Queenstown to Bluff experiences varied weather patterns across its distinct regions. Fiordland faces a mixture of rain, occasional heavy downpours, and sunny intervals, with temperatures fluctuating from single digits to the low twenties. Meanwhile, Southland encounters inconsistent weather, with rain showers intermingled with sunny spells and temperatures ranging similarly. Blustery conditions might be notable throughout, requiring adaptability to swiftly changing weather scenarios.

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Start date
Nov 1
Start town
Queenstown
End date
Nov 19
End town
Bluff
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
19
Total distance
353 km
Daily distance
18.6 km
Average high
14°C
Average low
6°C
Average precipitation
4.4 mm/day

Fiordland

At Queenstown, November weather shows a mix of heavy rain and sunny periods, with temperatures ranging from 9°C to 21°C. Greenstone and Greenstone Hut see intermittent rain showers and some sunny days, with highs from 7°C to 24°C. The trail becomes rainier at Taipo Hut, though sunny spells occur, with highs peaking at around 20°C. Careys Hut and Fiordland Community face mostly rainy conditions, with occasional sunny days. The Key endures moderate rains alongside patchy sunshine.

Southland

Starting at Aparima Hut, conditions oscillate between rain and dry spells with highs around 16°C. Lower Wairaki Hut and Mackinnons Garden experience bouts of rain showers interspersed with brief clear spells. Birchwood and Wallace Takitimu Community see mostly cloudy skies with significant rain. Ferndunlaw through Martin's Hut receives frequent moderate rain, with limited dry intervals. Round Hill enjoys clearer weather amid heavy showers. Riverton and Oreti Beach have sporadic heavy rain with some sunny breaks. Finally, Greenpoint and Bluff encounter moderate to heavy rain, offset by intervals of clear weather with highs reaching 22°C.

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