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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 21st September 2026

Mount Ruapehu Weather

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

Weather Outlook from 21 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 10:47 AEST, next update expected imminently.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 4℃
Min -7℃

24cm New Snow

Snow Line from 2,025m 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
Mon
21
Cloud

Cloudy.

Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Tue
22
Cloud

up to 2cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow Line from 2,025m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 4℃
Min -2℃
Wed
23
Lt Snow Shwrs

2cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).

Max -1℃
Min -6℃
Thu
24
Clear

1cm New Snow
Clear sky.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).

Max 0℃
Min -7℃
Fri
25
Lt Snow Shwrs

1cm to 2cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,840m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 3℃
Min -5℃
Sat
26
Lt Snow Shwrs

3cm to 4cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).

Max 1℃
Min -2℃
Sun
27
Lt Snow Shwrs

10cm to 13cm New Snow
Light snow showers.
Snow Line from 1,948m to resort level (1,625m).

Max 4℃
Min -5℃

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 trail 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 10:47 AEST, 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.