Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
3:38 pm 4th April. 2026
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
A cloudy end to the day. Areas of lower and middle level cloud developing. Isolated showers and areas of drizzle tonight, more widespread overnight. Light southerlies developing. Rainfall total: 1-3mm possible.
Today's Forecast
21°c
9°c
Humidity: 57.
Wind Gusts: 7 km/h.
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5-day Forecast
Today Apr 04
Partly sunny
High cloud, often extensive, with fine spells in the morning. Mild nor-westerlies turning fresh southerly late afternoon/evening (10-20km/hr) with cloud becoming widespread in the evening. Light rainfall chances late at night/overnight.
Tomorrow Apr 05
Showers
A cloudy day, with areas of drizzle, or a few showers in the morning, then clearing, but remaining cloudy. Cool east/south-easterlies (10-20km/hr) easing in the evening. Cooler conditions. Rainfall total: 3-5mm possible.
Monday Apr 06
Overcast
A cloudy day, with lower and middle level cloud. Isolated areas of misty rain or drizzle at times. Nor-easterlies through the day (10-20km/hr) easing at night. Cooler temperatures. Rainfall total: 1-3mm possible.
Tuesday Apr 07
Showers
A cloudy day, with scattered rain, chance of some heavier falls before midday, easing back by evening. Fresh easterlies in exposed areas. Cooler conditions. Rainfall total: 5-8mm.
Wednesday Apr 08
Partly sunny
Often cloudy, especially through the morning, with fine breaks developing in the afternoon and evening. Nor-easterlies freshening through the morning, before easing in the evening.
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.
