Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
11:44 am 14th December. 2025
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
A fine day. Mostly sunny skies, with variable high cloud at times. Nor-westerlies through the day, generally light (10-20km/hr.) Pleasant conditions and warm temperatures.
Today's Forecast
27°c
12°c
Humidity: 23.
Wind Gusts: 19 km/h.
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5-day Forecast
Today Dec 14
Sun
A fine day. Mostly sunny skies, with variable high cloud at times. Nor-westerlies through the day, generally light (10-20km/hr.) Pleasant conditions and warm temperatures.
Tomorrow Dec 15
Partly sunny
Fine, with high cloud increasing from afternoon, extensive in the evening. Northerlies freshening in the morning, possibly strong at times in the afternoon and evening (25-40km/hr.) Warm temperatures.
Tuesday Dec 16
Partly sunny
A mostly fine day. Sunny skies, with variable high cloud through the day. Nor-westerlies through the day, occasionally blustery at times and strong about the ranges. Warm temperatures.
Wednesday Dec 17
Showers
Mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers at times, generally more persistent about the foothills. Snow risk above 1200m. Fresh cooler southerlies, easing back from evening. Rainfall total: 6-10mm.
Thursday Dec 18
Partly sunny
Mostly cloudy skies early on, with isolated shower risk, then increasing fine periods in the afternoon. Light southerlies early, with afternoon easterly breezes.
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.
