Weather Information - Canterbury Weather Updates
Forecast Issued At
2:41 pm 23rd June. 2026
Hanmer Springs
Weather Information
Mostly fine until evening. Sunny periods and high cloud, thickening tonight and becoming extensive. Light winds. Fading high pressure.
Today's Forecast
11°c
2°c
Humidity: 71.
Wind Gusts: 0 km/h.
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5-day Forecast
Today Jun 23
Cloudy
Mostly fine until evening. Sunny periods and high cloud, thickening tonight and becoming extensive. Light winds. Fading high pressure.
Tomorrow Jun 24
Cloudy
A grey day overall. Thick low and middle cloud persists from morning through evening. Winds mostly light and variable, tending briefly north to north-westerly at times. Rain arrives after dark, turning steady overnight. Rainfall total: 6–8mm.
Thursday Jun 25
Sleet
Wintry rain setting in during the early hours, with sleety falls at times. Persistent and occasionally heavy at times. Risk of village snow at night. Winds remain southerly and fresh through the day (10–20km/hr). Cold conditions. Rainfall total: 20–25mm. Est snowfall accumulation guide: 1–3cm, may accumulate at village level level; significantly more above 500m.
Friday Jun 26
Rain / Snow
Rain and wet snow at times. Cloud remains extensive through the day with mixed precipitation, occasionally turning to snow, especially during the morning and again at night. Cold, with southerlies (10–15km/hr) backing off to lighter variable winds in the evening. Rainfall total: 4–6mm. Est snowfall accumulation guide: 0–1cm.
Saturday Jun 27
Showers
Areas of low and middle cloud. Patchy conditions linger through the day with only brief hints of sunshine. The risk of a brief shower remains low but cannot be ruled out at times. Light and variable winds prevail through the afternoon, tending southerly at times (0–10km/hr). Cold conditions.
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.
