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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 31st August 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 31 August.

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 00:43 UTC, next update expected 03:00 UTC.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 5℃ 42°F
Min -4℃ 26°F

60cm 24in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Mon
31
Light Snow

3cm to 8cm 1in to 3in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,779m 5,837ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 3℃ 36°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Tue
01
Lt Snow Shwrs

3cm 1in New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 0℃ 32°F
Min -4℃ 26°F
Wed
02
Cloud

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 1,640m 5,381ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 4℃ 39°F
Min -2℃ 29°F
Thu
03
Snow

up to 4cm up to 1in New Snow
Snow at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,963m 6,440ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 5℃ 40°F
Min 1℃ 34°F
Fri
04
Snow

up to 13cm up to 5in New Snow
Snow at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,025m 6,644ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 0℃ 32°F
Sat
05
Light Snow

up to 2cm up to 1in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,902m 6,240ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 31°F
Sun
06
Light Snow

5cm to 23cm 2in to 9in New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 2,010m 6,594ft 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 00:43 UTC, next update expected 03:00 UTC.

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.