Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
3:14 pm 8th July. 2026
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
Widespread rain for the remainder of the day. Steady falls and occasionally heavy. Snow around 1200m at 6pm and lowering to 900m overnight. Southerlies. Cold conditions. Rainfall totals: 30-45mm.
Today's Forecast
7°c
2°c
Humidity: 95.
Wind Gusts: 9 km/h.
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5-day Forecast
Today Jul 08
Showers
Widespread rain for the remainder of the day. Steady falls and occasionally heavy. Snow around 1200m at 6pm and lowering to 900m overnight. Southerlies. Cold conditions. Rainfall totals: 30-45mm.
Tomorrow Jul 09
Rain
Periods of rain and snow. Extensive low cloud with moderate to occasionally heavy precipitation from early, falling as snow at times through the day. Cooler southerlies (15–25km/hr). Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 9–11mm. Est snowfall accumulation guide: 0–1cm.
Friday Jul 10
Foggy
A mixed day with patchy rain and snow showers. Extensive low cloud remains, with precipitation most likely late morning and into the afternoon before gradually easing toward evening. Winds light and variable, shifting between south-south-westerly and north-westerly directions (0–10km/hr). Cold conditions.
Saturday Jul 11
Partly Cloudy
A clear day overall. Skies stay mostly bright with just a touch of high cloud drifting through at times. Winds remain light and variable, shifting between west-north-westerly and north-north-westerly at (0–10km/hr). Cold temperatures. Widespread frost likely overnight.
Sunday Jul 12
Sunny
A clear, crisp day. Sunshine dominates with only a hint of high cloud at times. Light north-westerly winds (0–10km/hr) continuing into the evening and night. Cool temperatures. Frost risk overnight.
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.
