Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
6:49 pm 6th June. 2025
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
A wintry day. Cloudy skies, with scattered snow showers at times, more widespread and persistent before midday. Snow to low levels about the foothills; possibly 200-300m, with sleety falls at lower elevations. Cold south/south-easterlies (10-20km/hr.) Snowfall accumulation: 3-5cm may accumulate about the village.
Today's Forecast
3°c
-1°c
Humidity: 97.
Wind Gusts: 15 km/h.
Webcam: Weather Cam
5-day Forecast
Today Jun 06
Snow
A wintry day. Cloudy skies, with scattered snow showers at times, more widespread and persistent before midday. Snow to low levels about the foothills; possibly 200-300m, with sleety falls at lower elevations. Cold south/south-easterlies (10-20km/hr.) Snowfall accumulation: 3-5cm may accumulate about the village.
Tomorrow Jun 08
Partly sunny
A cloudy and cold day, with a few isolated showers possible, mostly in the east during the afternoon and evening. Any showers may fall as snow above 500-600m about the hills - mostly east of the Leslie Hills. Cold southerlies (10-20km/hr.) Winter conditions. Rainfall total: 1-3mm.
Monday Jun 09
Overcast
Often cloudy, with a few isolated showers possible; mostly in the east. Fine spells possible late. Lingering south/south-westerlies airflow. Cold winter conditions. Frosts overnight.
Tuesday Jun 10
Partly sunny
Mainly fine. Areas of morning frost or cloudy periods, then mostly sunny skies. Light variable winds, with afternoon easterly breezes. Winter conditions.
Wednesday Jun 11
Partly sunny
A fine day. Morning frosts, then mostly sunny skies, with occasional cloudy periods. Light variable winds through the day. Cool winter conditions.
Make the most of summer in Hanmer Springs
No matter the weather, it's always a good time to relax, soak or play at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. The fun doesn't just stop at the pools, slides and spa, though. There's plenty to do throughout summer in Hanmer Springs. Here's a few of our top picks of what to do when you come to visit!
Take a wander among the trees
Hanmer Springs has plenty of scenic walking or tramping tracks waiting for you to explore. Dog Stream Reserve is an ideal track for families, especially if you’re pushing an off-road stroller or if the kids want to ride their bikes. The iconic Conical Hill walk's zig-zag trail takes some of the strain out of climbing the steep hill, and the summit provides the perfect place to relax with a picnic before making the return journey down.
Explore Hanmer's Walking Trails
Waipara wine and lunch platter
Enjoy a tasting or two
When you visit us, you're not far from of New Zealand’s best wineries. You might enjoy a winery tour, a small wine tasting selection, or simply a long lunch looking out at the grape vines as they start to flower and bloom.
Explore our Wineries
Get the adrenaline pumping
Hanmer Springs is world famous for rest and relaxation, but if you want more excitement in your life, you can find that too! Try high-speed jet boating, quad biking, off-roading or mountain biking. And for the ultimate adrenaline rush, experience a 35-metre free-fall above the Waiau River at Canterbury’s only bungy site!
Practice your (mini) golf swing
Challenge yourself, or start up a healthy family rivalry on a mini-golf course. Hanmer Springs is home to three 18 hole mini-golf courses, each filled with fun obstacles designed to invigorate and inspire. Compete for bragging rights for the rest of your trip, or just enjoy yourselves. Who needs to keep score?
Check out mini golf and other family funThere's heaps to do in Hanmer this summer...
... but it starts at Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa. Join us for fun and relaxation amid the stunning mountain scenery.
