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 Wednesday 14 October. Updated every three hours via MET Norway.
This evening, the weather in Whakapapa Village will be partly cloudy, with temperatures around 5°C (41°F), dropping to 2°C (36°F) overnight.
The forecast for Whakapapa Village on Tuesday is cloudy with some rain. Expect highs of a cold 10°C (50°F) and lows of around 0°C (32°F).
Over the next 10 days, temperatures in Whakapapa Village will be will get warmer, maximum temperatures reach 13°C (55°F) on Monday, with average daytime highs of 11°C (52°F) and nighttime lows of 4°C (39°F) over this period. Compared to normal October conditions, this is a bit cooler than usual. There will be some sunshine throughout this time. Precipitation levels will be less than usual (versus normal October rainfall), with some rainy days. Precipitation is likely on approximately 4 days (Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon). Wind patterns will be generally calm.
The warmest day is expected to be Monday with a high of 13°C (55°F).
The coldest day is forecasted for Tuesday with a low of 0°C (32°F).
Yes, rain is expected on 4 days , specifically on Thu, Fri, Sat, Mon.
A total of 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain is forecasted for the 10-day period.
Temperatures will range from 0°C (32°F) to 13°C (55°F).
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