Weather forecast builder for the Te Araroa - Tararua & Kāpiti: Whanganui → Wellington

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About weather on the Te Araroa - Tararua & Kāpiti: Whanganui → Wellington

Walking the Te Araroa trail from Whanganui to Wellington offers a diverse journey through rivers, forests, and coastal settings. To experience pleasant trail conditions, many choose to walk between late December and mid-March. This period offers a favorable mix of warm weather and manageable rainfall, providing an enjoyable environment for hiking.

• During summer, high temperatures range widely, and rain showers alternate with sunny spells.
• As autumn transitions in, there are fluctuating temperatures and a mix of sunny and rainy days.
• The winter season features cooler temperatures, frequent rain, and intermittent sunshine impacting trail conditions.
• Moving into spring, the trail's weather varies considerably, with rain showers, cloud cover, and occasional sunny days.

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