The Tongariro Crossing in New Zealand
It is called the most beautiful walk in New Zealand, the Tongariro Crossing. The official hiking season starts late October until end of April.
Six-hourly outlook through Monday 19 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.
For Sunday the predicted weather in Kaikoura is light rain showers during the afternoon. The maximum temperature is a mild 18°C (64°F), while the minimum temperature is a mild 12°C (54°F).
Tomorrow's weather in Kaikoura will be mostly sunny with some rain. High temperatures will reach a mild 17°C (63°F), with lows dropping to around 12°C (54°F).
Over the next 10 days, temperatures in Kaikoura will be will get cooler from 18°C (64°F) down to 12°C (54°F), with average daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows of 10°C (50°F) over this period. Compared to typical October conditions, these temperatures are typical. There will be plenty of sunshine throughout this time. Rain amounts are forecast to be much more than usual (relative to standard October patterns), with mixed conditions, with some heavy rain showers especially on Thu, Fri, Sat. Precipitation is likely on about 3 days (Thu, Fri, Sat).
The warmest day is expected to be Tuesday with a high of 20°C (68°F).
The coldest day is forecasted for Saturday with a low of 6°C (43°F).
Yes, rain is expected on 3 days , specifically on Thu, Fri, Sat.
A total of 85 mm (3.3 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.
Temperatures will range from 6°C (43°F) to 20°C (68°F).
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