Whakapapa Weather
Weather Forecast for Whakapapa ( 1,630m to 2,300m 5,348ft to 7,546ft )
Weather Outlook from 21 July.
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 08:40 BST, next update expected 11:00 BST.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -7℃ 19°F
46cm 18in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,661m 5,449ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Powder Alert!
Powder Alarm issued 21 July 2026 08:47 BST
Powder Possible :- 23cm 9in of Fresh Snow is forecast for Whakapapa over the next 4 days.
Whakapapa Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 21 |  | Clear sky. | Max 3℃ 38°F Min -3℃ 27°F |
| Wed 22 |  | Clear spells. | Max 4℃ 39°F Min -3℃ 27°F |
| Thu 23 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Max 4℃ 39°F Min -2℃ 29°F |
| Fri 24 |  | 3cm to 25cm 1in to 10in New Snow | Max 2℃ 35°F Min 0℃ 31°F |
| Sat 25 |  | 11cm 4in New Snow | Max 0℃ 32°F Min -6℃ 21°F |
| Sun 26 | | 4cm 2in New Snow | Max -1℃ 29°F Min -7℃ 19°F |
| Mon 27 | | 4cm 2in New Snow | Max -4℃ 25°F Min -7℃ 19°F |
There is some snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 08:40 BST, next update expected 11:00 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.