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 Sunday 25 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.
For Saturday the predicted weather in Taupo is mostly sunny. The maximum temperature is a mild 12°C (54°F), while the minimum temperature is a cold 6°C (43°F).
For Sunday the forecast for Taupo is clear skies. Expect highs of a mild 14°C (57°F) and lows of around 5°C (41°F).
The 10-day forecast shows that temperatures will reach 17°C (63°F) on Tuesday before declining again. During this period, expect daytime highs around 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows around 7°C (45°F). These values are typical for October. There will be plenty of sunshine during this period. Rain amounts are forecast to be much less than usual (relative to standard October patterns), with mostly dry conditions. Wind patterns will be generally calm.
The warmest day is expected to be Tuesday with a high of 17°C (63°F).
The coldest day is forecasted for Monday with a low of 4°C (39°F).
No significant rainfall is currently expected during the next 10 days.
A total of 1 mm (0.04 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.
Temperatures will range from 4°C (39°F) to 17°C (63°F).
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