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

In June, the trail from Whanganui to Wellington presents varied weather conditions across its regions. Generally, temperatures fluctuate between lows of 1°C and highs of 18°C. The trail is characterized by significant rainfall, with days of heavy rain interspersed among clearer, sunnier days. Rainfall amounts reach up to 93 mm on some days, particularly in the coastal and southern areas. The rainfall is often accompanied by conditions ranging from overcast skies to patchy rain. In contrast, there are days when the sun breaks through, providing some respite from the wet conditions. This pattern makes the weather along the trail a mix of both wet and dry phases throughout the month.

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Start date
Jun 1
Start town
Whanganui
End date
Jun 20
End town
Wellington
Units
metric (°C, mm, km)
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Total days
20
Total distance
344 km
Daily distance
17.2 km
Average high
12°C
Average low
7°C
Average precipitation
4.9 mm/day

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Whanganui

The Whanganui region experiences overcast skies with heavy rain showers dominating early in the period. Days see temperatures ranging from lows of 6°C to highs of 17°C. Rainfall is intermittent, with days of up to 26 mm, interspersed with sunny spells providing brief clearings.

Manawatū

Moving into Manawatū, cities like Feilding and areas like Shannon see variable weather with instances of heavy rain showers bringing up to 16 mm of rain. Sunny intervals occasionally break through, with temperatures between 3°C and 18°C. The trend continues into Linton and Motorimu Shelter, with periods of moderate rain, cloud cover, and occasional sunshine.

Kāpiti Coast

Kāpiti Coast experiences moderate to heavy rain showers, especially around Waikanae and Raumati Beach, with precipitation reaching up to 20 mm. Temperatures vary from lows of 5°C to highs of 15°C. There are days of sunshine, but cloud cover and rain are predominant.

Wellington

In Wellington, the weather is marked by patchy rain and heavy showers, particularly around Kelburn, with some days experiencing up to 93 mm of rain. Temperatures here are milder, ranging from 8°C to 15°C. The days alternate between wet conditions and clearer, sunnier periods, reflecting typical coastal variation.

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