Hanmer Springs Weather
Forecast Issued At
5:38 am 26th June. 2026
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
A cloudy and cold wintry day. Showers, some sleety possible at times, with snow around 400-500m. Drier and heavier snow above 700m, through the St James, impacting Jacks/Jollies Pass. Easing back into the afternoon and evening. Cold southerlies (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 6-12mm; light accumulation risk: 1cm 'max'.
Today's Forecast
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Humidity: 78.
Wind Gusts: 11 km/h.
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5-day Forecast
Today Jun 26
Sleet
A cloudy and cold wintry day. Showers, some sleety possible at times, with snow around 400-500m. Drier and heavier snow above 700m, through the St James, impacting Jacks/Jollies Pass. Easing back into the afternoon and evening. Cold southerlies (10-20km/hr.) Rainfall total: 6-12mm; light accumulation risk: 1cm 'max'.
Tomorrow Jun 27
Showers
Mostly grey skies. Light rain in the morning gives way to thick low cloud persisting through the rest of the day. Breezes staying light and variable (0–10km/hr) with a shift to north-westerly winds at night. Cool temperatures.
Sunday Jun 28
Partly Cloudy
Partly cloudy skies. Areas of high cloud linger at times, with some thicker patches during the evening. Winds remain light and variable, tending northwest overnight.
Monday Jun 29
Showers
Showers and extensive low cloud. Showers remain patchy through the day with the cloud lingering but gradually thinning later. Winds light and variable, tending south-east (0–10km/hr). Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 1–2mm.
Tuesday Jun 30
Sunny
A fine day. Clear skies dominate, with only patchy high cloud drifting through at times. Winds light and variable, tending north-westerly during the afternoon (0–10km/hr). Cool temperatures.
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.
