Saturday, 29 August 2026

Hanmer Springs Weather: Late Winter Conditions Report

Local weather updates report a fine end to the week for Hanmer Springs with sunny periods and variable high cloud, despite occasionally blustery nor-westers typical for the alpine foothills.

Weather Information Forecast Issued At 5:28 am 30th August. 2026 Hanmer Springs 12° c Weather Information Windy with patchy high cloud for most part. Spill over falls in the St James. Gale force west to north-westerly winds developing in the morning (40–70km/hr, gusts to 100km/hr) with drier spells between cloud. Winds remain blustery into the night as areas of cloud continue, and spill-over showers may develop very late. Today's Forecast High 15° c Low 5° c Humidity: 53. Wind Gusts: 70 km/h. Hanmer Springs - New Zealand's Alpine Spa Village 5-day Forecast Today Aug 30 Windy High 15° c Low 5° c Windy with patchy high cloud for most part. Spill over falls in the St James. Gale force west to north-westerly winds developing in the morning (40–70km/hr, gusts to 100km/hr) with drier spells between cloud. Winds remain blustery into the night as areas of cloud continue, and spill-over showers may develop very late. Tomorrow Aug 31 Mostly Cloudy High 11° c Low 1° c A mainly fine day. Areas of high cloud linger through much of the day, with a fresh west to north-westerly wind developing (25–40km/hr) and occasional gusts. After dark, showers become more likely as cloud thickens, and westerlies turn lighter (15–25km/hr) overnight. Cool daytime temperatures. Rainfall total: 2–3mm. Tuesday Sep 01 Partly Cloudy High 10° c Low 6° c A mainly fine day. Areas of high cloud linger, with sunny intervals at times. Fresh west to north-westerly winds (15–25km/hr), gusting to 40km/hr through the afternoon before easing in the evening. Cool temperatures. Wednesday Sep 02 Partly Cloudy High 14° c Low 9° c Areas of high cloud. Cloud thickens from the west through the afternoon, with brief spill-over showers possible this evening and at night as north-westerly winds strengthen (20–30km/hr), gusting up to 50km/hr in exposed spots. Mild conditions under the high cloud. Rainfall total: 1–2mm. Thursday Sep 03 Partly Cloudy High 16° c Low 11° c A mainly fine day. Areas of high cloud are present through much of the day with a brighter spell now and then. Winds from the north-west are fresh at times (15–30km/hr), bringing a mild feel. Spill-over showers develop late at night. Rainfall total: 2–4mm.

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