Fox Glacier weather in March (West Coast, New Zealand)

What should you pack for a trip to Fox Glacier in March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Fox Glacier includes moderate temperatures and heavy rainfall. March is typically considered a summer month. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 16°C. At night, it falls to around 8°C.

Precipitation

Fox Glacier in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 280 mm for the month. Expect around 15 days of rain based on historical data.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, tend to have 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 March

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Chance of Rain 51%  

Precipitation 280 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Where to go in New Zealand in March

Find out more about the weather in New Zealand and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

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.

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Fox Glacier.

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