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Rainbow Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 3rd May 2026

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Weather Forecast for Rainbow (1,437m to 1,800m)

Weather Outlook from 3 May.

Rainbow Forecast

See below for the detailed long-range forecast, including lowest and highest temperatures, sunshine, cloud cover, wind and rain projections.

Rainbow Weather Forecast updated at 07:42 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Rainbow

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 15℃
Min -2℃

2cm New Snow

Snow Line from 1,452m to resort level (1,437m).

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Rainbow Daily Weather Forecast Detail

16 Day Weather and Snow Forecast for Rainbow from OpenMeteo(ECMWF IFS)
BaseSnow and WeatherTemp
Town
Sun
03
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 14℃
Min 2℃
Mon
04
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 15℃
Min 2℃
Tue
05
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 14℃
Min 3℃
Wed
06
Lt Drizzle

Light drizzle.

Max 9℃
Min 1℃
Thu
07
Shwrs

Rain showers.

Max 11℃
Min 3℃
Fri
08
Rain

Rain.

Max 9℃
Min 2℃
Sat
09
Light Snow

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow Line from 1,452m to resort level (1,437m).

Max 6℃
Min -2℃

This Snow Forecast for Rainbow, 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 Rainbow, 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.

Rainbow Weather Forecast updated at 07:42 NZST, next update expected 13:00 NZST.

Current Snow

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

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For more information about this New Zealand Ski Resort, See Also Skiing and Snowboarding in Rainbow .

Off-Piste Safety in Rainbow

Before skiing or snowboarding off-piste in Rainbow, you must assess the local snow conditions. Always check the local Avalanche Risk Level and ski with appropriate safety equipment.