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Mount Ruapehu Weather Forecast - 7 to 16 days - 2nd July 2026

Mount Ruapehu Weather

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

Weather Outlook from 2 July.

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 18:43 AEST, next update expected 21:00 AEST.

Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu

 
Snowfall

 
Snow Line

Max 5℃
Min -4℃

16cm New Snow

Snow falling 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
Thu
02
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 5℃
Min -2℃
Fri
03
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 4℃
Min -3℃
Sat
04
Cloud

up to 1cm New Snow
Cloudy.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).

Max 1℃
Min -4℃
Sun
05
Cloud

1cm to 4cm New Snow
Snow showers at altitude, rain showers below.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).

Max 4℃
Min 0℃
Mon
06
Lt Snow Shwrs

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

Max 0℃
Min -4℃
Tue
07
Clear

Clear sky.

Max 3℃
Min -3℃
Wed
08
Light Snow

2cm to 7cm New Snow
Light snow.
Snow falling to resort level (1,625m).

Max 1℃
Min -3℃

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 18:43 AEST, next update expected 21:00 AEST.

Current Snow

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

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.