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Fox Glacier Weather in March

Thinking of visiting Fox Glacier in March? Expect moderate temperatures reaching 16°C (61°F) during the day, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night. Heavy showers are common during the rainy season.

Rainfall in Fox Glacier in March

Fox Glacier is in the rainy season in March, with rain on around 15 days and an average of 280 mm (11 in). Showers during the rainy season tend to be heavy and can come down intensely. An umbrella is often not enough, so a poncho or waterproof jacket is a better choice.

Temperature in Fox Glacier in March

Daytime temperatures in Fox Glacier reach 16°C (61°F) in March, dropping to 8°C (46°F) at night. Experience the summer season in March. Conditions are often most pleasant around the middle of the day. Nights fall to 8°C (46°F), which is cold enough to feel it indoors too. A good thick duvet makes all the difference for a comfortable night's sleep.

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Fox Glacier Temperature in March

Min Temperature

8°C (46°F)

Max Temperature

16°C (61°F)

Chance of Rain

51%

Precipitation

280 mm (11 in)

Rainy days

15 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 March

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 March

The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Fox Glacier from 2006 through 2026.

Fox Glacier recorded its highest March temperature of 26°C (79°F) on March 1, 2024.
On March 14, 2007, Fox Glacier saw its coldest March day with temperatures maxing out at 8°C (46°F).
The lowest overnight temperature recorded in March was -2°C (28°F) (March 6, 2024).

Best Places in New Zealand in March

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

perfect weather

pleasant

tolerable

unpleasant

poor

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 March: blue is cold, red is hot.

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

What to Wear in Fox Glacier in March

Pleasant temperatures in March mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!