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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 23rd August 2026

Mount Ruapehu Weather

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Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu ( 1,625m to 2,300m 5,331ft to 7,546ft )

Weather Outlook from 23 August.

Mount Ruapehu Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast updated at 13:40 BST, next update expected 16:00 BST.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

20cm 8in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
23
Snow

1cm to 5cm up to 2in New Snow
Snow.
Snow Line from 1,840m 6,037ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Mon
24
Light Snow

up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,702m 5,584ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 2℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 28°F
Tue
25
Mixed

up to 1cm New Snow
Clear spells.
Snow Line from 1,748m 5,735ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 4℃ 38°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Wed
26
Lt Drizzle

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,963m 6,440ft to 1,917m 6,289ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Thu
27
Cloud

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,948m 6,391ft to 1,825m 5,988ft , with rain below.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Fri
28
Cloud

up to 7cm up to 3in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 33°F
Sat
29
Light Snow

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,794m 5,886ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 4℃ 38°F
Min 1℃ 33°F

This Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu, New Zealand gives the predicted Snowfall and Freezing Levels for the next week.

The forecast snowfall depths given are the likely average accumulations for the Lower and Upper slopes. The actual snow depth in Mount Ruapehu, on any given piste or itinerary, may be dramatically different, particularly if the snowfall is accompanied by high winds and/or varying air temperatures.

Snow Forecasts beyond two days ahead are subject to significant change and variable reliability.

Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast updated at 13:40 BST, next update expected 16:00 BST.

Current Snow

For current snow depths and skiing conditions, see our Current Snow Report for Mount Ruapehu.

New Zealand Accommodation (Apartments, Chalets, Hotels) Map

 

For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Mount Ruapehu .

Off-Piste Safety in Mount Ruapehu

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Mount Ruapehu, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.