Fox Glacier weather in January (West Coast, New Zealand)
What's the typical weather in Fox Glacier for January? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.
Temperatures
January in Fox Glacier generally includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. January is typically considered a summer month. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 18°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around 9°C.
Precipitation
Fox Glacier in January falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 354 mm for the month. According to historical climate patterns, there are usually around 15 days days of rain.If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures generally stand out with the best circumstances. While tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Fox Glacier climate page with graphs.
Fox Glacier, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
18°C
Chance of Rain
50%
Precipitation
354 mm
Rainy days
15 days
Where to go in New Zealand in January
Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Fox Glacier, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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