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Fox Glacier Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Temperatures see a moderate degree of fluctuation, transitioning from mild conditions to cold. It also has a notably wet climate with much precipitation. Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The weather in Fox Glacier changes moderately throughout the year, offering enough variation to appreciate each season. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a moderate 18°C in February, the warmest time of the year, to a chilly 8°C during cooler months like July.

At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 0°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Fox Glacier is known for its substantial rain/snowfall, with annual precipitation reaching 3727 mm. Year-round, Fox Glacier has a balanced climate with minimal variation in precipitation. The difference between the wettest month, December, with 376 mm, and the driest month, July, with 248 mm, is minimal.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Fox Glacier

Sun   Jan 12
20°C | 10°C
W 3 m/s
0.9 mm
partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and small chance of slight rain

Mon   Jan 13
20°C | 10°C
W 3 m/s
0.5 mm
broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

broken clouds and small chance of slight rain

Tue   Jan 14
21°C | 11°C
W 3 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Fox Glacier in New Zealand

The average rainfall figures in Fox Glacier are quite high. Throughout the year, you have a chance of prolonged precipitation. So no matter what time of year you go, you will always have to deal with a high number of rainy days. This makes it more challenging to point out the best time of year to visit. Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Fox Glacier?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 18°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Fox Glacier?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 8°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Fox Glacier?
    December tops the wettest month list with 376 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Fox Glacier?
    July is the driest month with 248 mm of precipitation.

  • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.