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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 4th May 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 4 May.

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 01:47 BST, next update expected imminently.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 0℃ 32°F

8cm 3in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft 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
Mon
04
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 11℃ 53°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Tue
05
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Wed
06
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 9℃ 47°F
Min 4℃ 39°F
Thu
07
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Fri
08
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 6℃ 43°F
Sat
09
Drizzle

Light snow at altitude, drizzle below.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Sun
10
Light Snow

up to 8cm up to 3in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,963m 6,440ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 0℃ 32°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 01:47 BST, next update expected imminently.

Current Snow

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

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.