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Whakapapa Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 18th August 2026

Whakapapa Weather

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Weather Forecast for Whakapapa ( 1,630m to 2,300m 5,348ft to 7,546ft )

Weather Outlook from 18 August.

Whakapapa Forecast

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

Whakapapa Weather Forecast updated at 01:43 BST, next update expected 04:00 BST.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Whakapapa

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -5℃ 22°F

42cm 17in New Snow

Snow Line from 1,830m 6,004ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Whakapapa Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Whakapapa from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Tue
18
Snow

5cm 2in New Snow
Snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max -2℃ 29°F
Min -6℃ 22°F
Wed
19
Lt Snow Shwrs

1cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max -3℃ 27°F
Min -5℃ 22°F
Thu
20
Fair

Fair.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -3℃ 27°F
Fri
21
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 1℃ 34°F
Min -4℃ 24°F
Sat
22
Light Snow

up to 3cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,676m 5,499ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min 0℃ 31°F
Sun
23
Snow

up to 29cm up to 11in New Snow
Snow at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,830m 6,004ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Mon
24
Lt Snow Shwrs

2cm to 6cm 1in to 2in New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,692m 5,551ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -2℃ 29°F

This Snow Forecast for Whakapapa, 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 Whakapapa, 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.

Whakapapa Weather Forecast updated at 01:43 BST, next update expected 04:00 BST.

Current Snow

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

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

Off-Piste Safety in Whakapapa

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