J2Ski J2Ski logo
Facebook

Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 17th April 2026

Mount Ruapehu Weather

ECMWF IFS
GEM
GFS

PROSubscribe to Switch Weather Model

Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu ( 1,625m to 2,300m 5,331ft to 7,546ft )

Weather Outlook from 17 April.

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 12:42 UTC, next update expected 15:00 UTC.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min -3℃ 27°F

5cm 2in New Snow

Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Partner Offers

Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Fri
17
Shwrs

up to 1cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 2,056m 6,745ft to 1,963m 6,440ft , with rain below.

Max 5℃ 41°F
Min 4℃ 38°F
Sat
18
Rain

Rain.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 5℃ 40°F
Sun
19
Fair

Fair.

Max 9℃ 49°F
Min 4℃ 40°F
Mon
20
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 7℃ 45°F
Min 3℃ 38°F
Tue
21
Lt Drizzle

Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.

Max 7℃ 44°F
Min 2℃ 36°F
Wed
22
Cloud

up to 4cm up to 2in New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,871m 6,138ft to resort level ( 1,625m 5,331ft ).

Max 3℃ 38°F
Min -1℃ 30°F
Thu
23
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 1℃ 35°F
Min -3℃ 27°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 12:42 UTC, next update expected 15:00 UTC.

Current Snow

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

New Zealand 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.