Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
5:46 pm 23rd March. 2025
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
Conditions gradually deteriorating this evening. Becoming overcast, with scattered rain developing, with persistent falls overnight. South-easterlies freshening (10-20km/hr) easing at night. Cooler conditions tonight. Rainfall total: 2-4mm by midnight.
Today's Forecast
26°c
10°c
Humidity: 60.
Wind Gusts: 6 km/h.
5-day Forecast
Today Mar 23
Conditions gradually deteriorating this evening. Becoming overcast, with scattered rain developing, with persistent falls overnight. South-easterlies freshening (10-20km/hr) easing at night. Cooler conditions tonight. Rainfall total: 2-4mm by midnight.
Tomorrow Mar 24
Early showers, or scattered rain. Often cloudy through the day, with areas of lower and middle level cloud. Isolated light shower, or drizzle risk linger. Light southerlies early, then afternoon easterly breezes. Rainfall total: 4-7mm possible.
Tuesday Mar 25
A fine day. Areas of morning cloud clearing away to bright and sunny conditions, with variable high cloud. Calm morning, with afternoon easterly breezes, easing in the evening. High pressure.
Wednesday Mar 26
A fine day. Bright and sunny conditions through the day. Light winds through the day, tending light nor-westerly by evening. Pleasant conditions under high pressure.
Thursday Mar 27
A fine morning, with high cloud and nor-westerly conditions. Southerly change possible in the afternoon, with widespread rain and possible heavy falls. Snow may lower about the hill country. Rainfall total: 7-12mm.
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 WineriesGet 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.