Hanmer Springs Weather
Forecast Issued At
1:07 pm 7th July. 2026
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
Rain, with heavy falls through the day. High intensity rainfall at times, with rates up to 15mm/hr. Fresh cold south-easterlies (20-30km/hr) in exposed areas. Snow remains confined to 1300m+. Areas of flooding likely across the Hurunui and Kaikoura District - extreme care required. Rainfall total for the day: 110-140mm.
Today's Forecast
7°c
4°c
Humidity: 94.
Wind Gusts: 0 km/h.
Webcam: Weather Cam
5-day Forecast
Today Jul 07
Rain
Rain, with heavy falls through the day. High intensity rainfall at times, with rates up to 15mm/hr. Fresh cold south-easterlies (20-30km/hr) in exposed areas. Snow remains confined to 1300m+. Areas of flooding likely across the Hurunui and Kaikoura District - extreme care required. Rainfall total for the day: 110-140mm.
Tomorrow Jul 08
Rain
Rain setting in across the day. Heavy low cloud with steady rain from morning, often persistent and becoming more intense late in the day. Snow lowering to 600m about the hills. Southerly winds freshening (15–30km/hr), adding a cooler feel. Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 36–42mm.
Thursday Jul 09
Rain
Rain and snow through the day. Thick low and middle level cloud remains ongoing, with rain most persistent early and snow increasingly likely from late afternoon into the evening. Southerly winds (15–25km/hr) turning light, then variable at night. Temperatures stay cold. Rainfall total: 9–11mm.
Friday Jul 10
Rain / Snow
Cloud and scattered light rain. Patchy low and middle level cloud remains with a mix of rain and snow flurries drifting through the day, eventually easing in the evening. Winds light and variable (0–10km/hr), swinging between south-westerly and westerly breezes at times. Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 1–2mm.
Saturday Jul 11
Partly Cloudy
A mostly fine day. Areas of high cloud drift through from the northwest, with plenty of sunshine between cloudier spells. Winds remain light and variable, occasionally turning north-west. Cold temperatures. Widespread frost likely overnight.
Winter in Hanmer Springs
The best place for winter fun.
The best place for winter fun
Visiting Hanmer Spring in winter is a magical experience. Huddle in beneath snow-capped mountains and towering forests. Visit local restaurants for hearty winter-warmers. Settle in front of an open fire. Or relax in a piping hot thermal pool as snow gently falls around you... There couldn't be anything better.
Explore Hanmer Springs in winterPlay and soak in Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools
It’s always a good time of year to relax and soak in Hanmer Springs Hot Pools. Experience near weightlessness as you race down the near-vertical wall of Conical Thrill, plus you’ll make a splash shooting down the flume of the SuperBowl. Rain, shine, or even snow, whatever the weather, you can recline in one of New Zealand’s finest hot pools, bask in the stunning alpine scenery, and simply unwind.
