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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 16th September 2026

Mount Ruapehu Weather

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Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu (1,625m to 2,300m)

Weather Outlook from 16 September.

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 12:40 NZST, next update expected imminently.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 6℃
Min -6℃

28cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,979m to resort level (1,625m).

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Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Wed
16
Fair

Fair.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃
Thu
17
Light Snow

up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,902m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 3℃
Min 0℃
Fri
18
Lt Drizzle

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, light drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,779m, with rain below.

Max 6℃
Min -1℃
Sat
19
Lt Snow Shwrs

up to 6cm New Snow
Light snow showers at altitude, light rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,979m to 1,640m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Sun
20
Lt Snow Shwrs

6cm to 11cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,656m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 2℃
Min -6℃
Mon
21
Light Snow

up to 1cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,656m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 2℃
Min -5℃
Tue
22
Snow

up to 5cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, heavy rain showers below.
Snow Line from 1,748m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 2℃
Min -1℃

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 12:40 NZST, 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.