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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 6th June 2026

Mount Ruapehu Weather

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

Weather Outlook from 6 June.

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 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 7℃
Min -3℃

9cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,948m to resort level (1,625m).

Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Mount Ruapehu from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sat
06
Light Snow

up to 4cm New Snow
Light snow at altitude, drizzle below.
Snow Line from 1,948m to 1,671m, with rain below.

Max 4℃
Min 2℃
Sun
07
Light Snow

up to 2cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,733m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 4℃
Min -1℃
Mon
08
Light Snow

up to 3cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,810m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 3℃
Min -1℃
Tue
09
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 1℃
Min -3℃
Wed
10
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Thu
11
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 7℃
Min 0℃
Fri
12
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 5℃
Min 0℃

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 NZST, next update expected 22:00 NZST.

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.