Mount Ruapehu Weather
Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu ( 1,625m to 2,300m 5,331ft to 7,546ft )
Weather Outlook from 16 July.
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 19:46 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 5℃ 40°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
7cm 3in New Snow
Snow Line from 1,825m 5,988ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thu 16 | ![]() | up to 1cm up to 1in New Snow | Max 3℃ 37°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Fri 17 | ![]() | Clear sky. | Max 5℃ 40°F Min -2℃ 29°F |
| Sat 18 | ![]() | Clear spells. | Max 2℃ 36°F Min -1℃ 29°F |
| Sun 19 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 4℃ 39°F Min -2℃ 29°F |
| Mon 20 | ![]() | 2cm to 5cm 1in to 2in New Snow | Max 2℃ 36°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Tue 21 | ![]() | up to 1cm New Snow | Max 4℃ 38°F Min -1℃ 30°F |
| Wed 22 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 3℃ 36°F Min -1℃ 29°F |
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 19:46 UTC, 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.



