Whakapapa Weather
Weather Forecast for Whakapapa ( 1,630m to 2,300m 5,348ft to 7,546ft )
This is the Snow Forecast and Weather Outlook for Whakapapa, New Zealand for 17 days from 15 December.
Updated 15 December 2025 02:40 UTC.
Forecast times for Whakapapa are in New Zealand Time (Pacific/Auckland).
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 02:40 UTC, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Whakapapa
Snowfall
Snow Line
1cm New Snow
Snow Line from 1,739m 5,705ft to resort level.
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Whakapapa has very light new snow forecast in the next 48 hours.
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Whakapapa Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 15 |  | Clear spells. | Max 14℃ 58°F Min 7℃ 44°F |
| Tue 16 |  | Cloudy. | Max 14℃ 57°F Min 7℃ 45°F |
| Wed 17 | | Cloudy. | Max 7℃ 45°F Min 3℃ 38°F |
| Thu 18 | | up to 1cm New Snow | Max 7℃ 45°F Min 3℃ 38°F |
| Fri 19 | | Cloudy. | Max 10℃ 50°F Min 4℃ 38°F |
| Sat 20 | | Clear spells. | Max 10℃ 49°F Min 3℃ 38°F |
| Sun 21 | | Clear spells. | Max 11℃ 52°F Min 3℃ 37°F |
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No significant snowfall is forecast for this period.
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 02:40 UTC, next update expected imminently.
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.