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Mount Ruapehu

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Mount Ruapehu

New Zealand
Best timeDec–Mar
Set inNew Zealand
In season~43°F high
Climate
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Climate

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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

16–48°F
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

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Map showing the location of Mount Ruapehu
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Historical monthly weather

Low confidence for this location; local conditions may differ.

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Mar. Go in Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightJan · 40%
WarmestJan · 48°F
WettestJul
Best windowDec–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Mount Ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupō Volcanic Zone and North Island volcanic plateau in New Zealand. It is 23 km (14 mi) northeast of Ohakune and 23 km (14 mi) southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupō, within Tongariro National Park. The North Island's major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes.

Best time to visit

Aim for Dec–Mar, the 4 months that line up best.

Pairs well with

Waitomo Glowworm Caves
75 mi away
Raglan
109 mi away
Mount Smart Stadium
168 mi away
Maungakiekie / One Tree Hill
170 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Mount Ruapehu?

The best time to visit Mount Ruapehu is December–March, in New Zealand.

Where is Mount Ruapehu?

Mount Ruapehu is in New Zealand.

What is Mount Ruapehu known for?

Mount Ruapehu is an active stratovolcano at the southern end of the Taupō Volcanic Zone and North Island volcanic plateau in New Zealand. It is 23 km (14 mi) northeast of Ohakune and 23 km (14 mi) southwest of the southern shore of Lake Taupō, within Tongariro National Park. The North Island's major ski resorts and only glaciers are on its slopes.

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