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Fox Glacier Weather in December
December in Fox Glacier typically sees daytime highs of 16°C (61°F) and nighttime lows of 8°C (46°F). As the wettest month of the year, expect more rainfall than other months.
Rainfall in Fox Glacier in December
Fox Glacier is in the rainy season in December, with rain on around 18 days and an average of 376 mm (15 in). With high rainfall totals spread across the month, individual showers can be very heavy. Waterproof gear is strongly recommended.
Temperature in Fox Glacier in December
Temperatures in Fox Glacier in December top out at 16°C (61°F) and drop to 8°C (46°F) overnight. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. With overnight lows of 8°C (46°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.To explore more travel options, our weather planner can help you discover destinations worldwide.
Fox Glacier Temperature in December
Min Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Max Temperature
16°C (61°F)
Chance of Rain
60%
Precipitation
376 mm (15 in)
Rainy days
18 days
Fox Glacier Weather by Month
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Historical weather records for Fox Glacier in December
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 December
Based on 19 years of weather observations in Fox Glacier between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes.
- On December 21, 2023, temperatures climbed to 29°C (84°F), marking the warmest December day on record.
- Fox Glacier experienced its chilliest December day on December 6, 2021, reaching only 8°C (46°F).
- The coldest night in December in Fox Glacier was on December 28, 2020, with a minimum of -1°C (30°F).
- The heaviest December precipitation occurred on December 27, 2010, when 179 mm (7 in) of precipitation fell.
Best Places in New Zealand in December
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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).
What to Wear in Fox Glacier in December
The weather can be unpredictable in December, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
What To Do in Fox Glacier in December
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
Fox Glacier 3-Day Forecast
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