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Fox Glacier Weather in August

In Fox Glacier, August brings low daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), with nights cooling to 1°C (34°F). This month falls within the rainy season, so expect frequent rainfall.

Rainfall in Fox Glacier in August

Fox Glacier is in the rainy season in August, with rain on around 16 days and an average of 264 mm (10 in). The rain this month falls heavily when it arrives, so waterproofs are worth keeping handy.

Temperature in Fox Glacier in August

In August, Fox Glacier gets low temperatures, with highs of 9°C (48°F). Nights cool to around 1°C (34°F). During August, you'll experience the winter season. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With overnight lows of 1°C (34°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

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Fox Glacier Temperature in August

Min Temperature

1°C (34°F)

Max Temperature

9°C (48°F)

Chance of Rain

52%

Precipitation

264 mm (10 in)

Rainy days

16 days

Fox Glacier Weather by Month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Fox Glacier - and find the best time to visit.

January

18°C (64°F)View January → February

18°C (64°F)View February → March

16°C (61°F)View March → April

14°C (57°F)View April → May

11°C (52°F)View May → June

9°C (48°F)View June → July

8°C (46°F)View July → August

9°C (48°F)View August → September

10°C (50°F)View September → This monthOctober

12°C (54°F)View October → November

13°C (55°F)View November → December

16°C (61°F)View December →

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Historical weather records for Fox Glacier in August

Browse day-by-day weather records for Fox Glacier spanning 21 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

Fox Glacier historical weather extremes in August

Our historical data for Fox Glacier spans 2006 to 2026, revealing these weather extremes.

On August 23, 2022, temperatures climbed to 18°C (64°F), marking the warmest August day on record.
The lowest daytime temperature in August was 0°C (32°F), recorded on August 3, 2024.
Fox Glacier registered its coldest August night on August 4, 2024, with temperatures dropping to -11°C (12°F).
The wettest day in August Fox Glacier was on August 1, 2010 with 118 mm (4.6 in) of precipitation.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in August: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

What to Wear in Fox Glacier in August

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Fox Glacier in August. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions.