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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 22nd October 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 22 October.

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 18:40 BST, next update expected imminently.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min -2℃ 28°F

10cm 4in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

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Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Thu
22
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 13℃ 54°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Fri
23
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 13℃ 55°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Sat
24
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 9℃ 48°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Sun
25
Fair

Fair.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 2℃ 35°F
Mon
26
Fair

up to 1cm New Snow
Fair.
Snow Line from 2,040m 6,693ft to 1,887m 6,191ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Tue
27
Snow

up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Snow at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,040m 6,693ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Wed
28
Light Snow

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 28°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 18:40 BST, next update expected imminently.

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.