Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
5:21 am 16th July. 2026
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
A fine day. Early cloud clearing away to mostly sunny skies. Nor-westerlies through the day (20-30k/hr) generally easing back during the afternoon and evening. Areas of frost developing at night. High pressure.
Today's Forecast
15°c
0°c
Humidity: 73.
Wind Gusts: 9 km/h.
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5-day Forecast
Today Jul 16
Fair / Mostly Sunny
A fine day. Early cloud clearing away to mostly sunny skies. Nor-westerlies through the day (20-30k/hr) generally easing back during the afternoon and evening. Areas of frost developing at night. High pressure.
Tomorrow Jul 17
Sunny
A bright and clear day. Just a touch of high cloud moving across the sky at times, but sunshine remains strong throughout. Nor-westerly winds become fresh by afternoon (15–25km/hr) before easing back in the evening. Mild temperatures.
Saturday Jul 18
Partly Cloudy
A mainly fine day. Areas of high cloud drift through from the north-west, with sunshine holding on for much of the day. North-westerly winds develop, becoming fresh by afternoon (15–30km/hr).
Sunday Jul 19
Partly Cloudy
A mix of sun and high cloud. Some thicker cloud develops at times through the afternoon and evening, with more persistent high cloud overnight. Winds remain light and variable through much of the day and evening.
Monday Jul 20
Showers
Showery conditions with extensive low and middle cloud. Showers continue at times through the day, gradually becoming more patchy toward evening. Light south-easterly winds (0–10km/hr). Cold temperatures. Rainfall total: 2mm.
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.
