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Whakapapa Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 26th 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 26 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 08:40 BST, next update expected 11:00 BST.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Whakapapa

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min -1℃ 29°F

26cm 10in New Snow

Snow Line from 1,999m 6,558ft 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
Wed
26
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,938m 6,358ft to 1,799m 5,902ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Thu
27
Shwrs

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,999m 6,558ft to 1,861m 6,106ft , with rain below.

Max 8℃ 46°F
Min 3℃ 37°F
Fri
28
Light Snow

up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,968m 6,457ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Sat
29
Fair

up to 6cm up to 2in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,953m 6,407ft to 1,784m 5,853ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Sun
30
Snow

up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,845m 6,053ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 3℃ 37°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Mon
31
Light Snow

1cm to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,661m 5,449ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 2℃ 35°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Tue
01
Light Snow

1cm to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,938m 6,358ft to resort level ( 1,630m 5,348ft ).

Max 4℃ 38°F
Min 0℃ 32°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 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.