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

In August, the Te Araroa route from Whanganui to Wellington experiences a variety of weather conditions. Whanganui typically sees frequent periods of rain with occasional sunny intervals, while temperatures generally range from 6°C to 16°C. As the trail progresses through Manawatū and onto the Kāpiti Coast, rain remains common but is interspersed with sunny spells, and temperatures rest mainly between 4°C and 16°C. In Wellington, weather conditions remain changeable with moderate rainfall interspersed with cloudy and partly cloudy days, and temperatures fluctuate between 5°C and 16°C.

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Start date
Aug 16
Start town
Whanganui
End date
Sep 4
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
6°C
Average precipitation
4.8 mm/day

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Whanganui

Whanganui experiences frequent rainfall with patchy and moderate to heavy rain showers. The highs generally reach 16°C, while lows can drop to about 4°C. Overcast skies are common, with some breaks for partly cloudy conditions.

Manawatū

Starting in Feilding, the region experiences a mixture of sunny days with periods of heavy rain, temperatures fluctuating from 2°C to 15°C. As the trail moves to West End and Linton, the weather pattern includes sunny spells mixed with moderate to heavy rain, often falling to single digits.

Kāpiti Coast

Conditions on the Kāpiti Coast are variable with periods of overcast weather interspersed with more intense showers, especially around Waikanae and Raumati Beach. Daily highs can rise up to 16°C with lows around 4°C.

Wellington

Entering Wellington, the area sees alternating rainy and sunny spells. In locations like Paremata and Ohariu, moderate rain showers are common, while temperatures vary from 4°C to 16°C. Towards Kelburn and central Wellington, cloudy and partly cloudy days with periods of sunshine occasionally break the rainfall pattern.

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