08 October 2026
Fine, apart from patchy high cloud. Light winds.
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Backcountry hut
Franz Josef Glacier/Kā Roimata o Hine Hukatere
Almer Hut is one of the most famous huts in the Southern Alps. It sits above Franz Josef Glacier with excellent views down the valley and across to the high peaks.
Hut category
Serviced Alpine
Capacity
12 bunks
Booking
Not required
Issued 8 Oct 2026, 3:45 am
08 October 2026
Fine, apart from patchy high cloud. Light winds.
09 October 2026
Fine apart from isolated showers. Easterlies, dying out in the morning.
10 October 2026
Mostly cloudy with isolated showers, becoming widespread in the afternoon. Easterlies, turning northerly in the morning.
11 October 2026
Occasional rain clearing in the afternoon, then partly cloudy. Light winds.
12 October 2026
Partly cloudy. Light winds.
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Almer Hut is one of the most famous huts in the Southern Alps. It sits above Franz Josef Glacier with excellent views down the valley and across to the high peaks.
Availability, fees, facilities, water and access can change. Confirm the latest hut information and alerts, carry suitable equipment, and be prepared for the hut to be full.