Mount Ruapehu Weather
Weather Forecast for Mount Ruapehu (5,331ft to 7,546ft)
Weather Outlook from 12 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 18:41 PDT, next update expected imminently.
Long-range Snow Outlook for Mount Ruapehu
Snowfall
Snow Line
Max 41°F
Min 27°F
4in New Snow
Snow Line from 6,440ft to resort level (5,331ft).
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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Mount Ruapehu Daily Weather Forecast Detail
| Base | Snow and Weather | Temp Town | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri 12 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 38°F Min 30°F |
| Sat 13 | ![]() | Light rain showers. | Max 41°F Min 33°F |
| Sun 14 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 39°F Min 35°F |
| Mon 15 | ![]() | up to 1in New Snow | Max 38°F Min 36°F |
| Tue 16 | ![]() | up to 2in New Snow | Max 38°F Min 29°F |
| Wed 17 | ![]() | Cloudy. | Max 35°F Min 27°F |
| Thu 18 | ![]() | up to 1in New Snow | Max 33°F Min 28°F |
There is a useful amount of snow in the long-range forecast (8 to 16 days from today)!
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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 18:41 PDT, 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.



