Is Manganui snowsure?
The snowiest week in Manganui is week 2 of July. There are typically 2.0 snowy days during this week with 13 cm of snowfall. Check out the Manganui Snow History graphs below. Select any week of the year to see the typical Ski Conditions, Snowfall Amount and Temperature based on nowcast weather data over the last 11 years.Average monthly snow in Manganui
| Month | Snow amount (week) | Snow days (week) |
|---|---|---|
| June | 4 cm | 1.0 days |
| July | 8 cm | 2.0 days |
| August | 8 cm | 2.1 days |
| September | 8 cm | 1.9 days |
Average Snow and Weather Conditions in Manganui during September (week 4):
The average snowfall forecast during week 4 of September for Manganui is 5 cm. There are typically 1.4 snowy days during this week. Manganui normal weather and snow conditions during the last week of September at the middle elevation of the ski area at 1469m, based on historical averages over the last 18 years: At this time of year the average freezing level (2223m) is a long way above the middle elevation of Manganui. On average, expect one or two days with snowfall per week in Manganui at the end of September but rain is more likely than snow with an average of two or three rainy days. Forecast model average snowfall for the week is 5cm. Temperatures averaging above freezing both day and night in Manganui during week four of September with average maximum temperature 3.9°C and minimum temperature 3.1°C at the middle elevation. Expect the sun to come out on two or three days per week. Frequently windy. (average 33km/h) with the mean wind more than 30km/h three or four days in this week, perhaps strong enough to affect lift operations. Calm, sunny and below freezing ideal weather days that follow new snow (bluebird powder days) happen on average one day every second year during this week but calm, cold and sunny days that do not have fresh snowfall occur on average one year in 7.
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Manganui Snow Depths
Recorded snow depths for the upper and lower slopes in Manganui and (2007 – 2026).
The most cherished days on the mountain in Manganui are Bluebird Powder days when it is mostly sunny with light winds following very recent snowfall. Poorer weather conditions may prevail on Powder days when the visibility can be limited but the snow is significantly deep and fresh for keen powder-hounds. Bluebird days can suit many skiers that aren’t necessarily hunting powder but want to enjoy the snowy mountains in sunnier conditions and light winds.
The snowiest weeks of the year in Manganui are shown but also bear in mind the number of days that it typically snows each week if you want regular fresh tracks. The risk of a rainy day is shown but be sure to switch between elevations to see if lower lifts are rain affected or higher lifts remain snowy despite any rain further down the mountain.
The highest and lowest temperatures averaged for each week of the year in Manganui are shown. Check out the risk of freze-thaw conditions prevailing at different elevations for any given week. We also show the extremes of temperature (blue/red dots) that reveal the chance of unusually warm or cold conditions.





