Hanmer Springs Weather
Forecast Issued At
4:32 pm 8th August. 2025
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
Rain setting in from mid afternoon. Snow levels around 400m by evening and lowering to 300m in some areas at night. Fresh cold southerlies in exposed areas. Rainfall total: 7-12mm by midnight; accumulation risk about the village at night (1-3cm), especially about Conical Hill, high risk.
Today's Forecast
13°c
0°c
Humidity: 91.
Wind Gusts: 6 km/h.
5-day Forecast
Today Aug 08
Rain setting in from mid afternoon. Snow levels around 400m by evening and lowering to 300m in some areas at night. Fresh cold southerlies in exposed areas. Rainfall total: 7-12mm by midnight; accumulation risk about the village at night (1-3cm), especially about Conical Hill, high risk.
Tomorrow Aug 09
Cloudy early, chance of a fine break. Wintry showers, sleety in nature from late morning, with possible snow flurries in the afternoon and evening. Cold southerlies freshening late morning (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 6-10mm; light accumulation risk (1-3cm) at village level.
Sunday Aug 10
A cloudy day, with some showers at times. Light snow to around 400-500m about the surrounding hills. Cold southerlies (10-20km/hr.) Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 3-5mm.
Monday Aug 11
Often cloudy, with areas of lower and middle level cloud at times. A few fine breaks possible and isolated showers at times. Snow flurries to 500m. South/south-westerlies (15-25km/hr) easing late evening. Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 2-4mm.
Tuesday Aug 12
A cloudy day, with lower and middle level cloud. A few showers at times. Snow to 700m. Cold southerlies, fresh in exposed areas (15-25km/hr) easing back in the evening. Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 4-7mm.
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.