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Fox Glacier Weather in November

November in Fox Glacier sees daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and lows of 6°C (43°F) at night. Being part of the rainy season, heavy rainfall is a regular part of the day, so pack accordingly.

Rainfall in Fox Glacier in November

As part of the rainy season, Fox Glacier sees around 17 days of rain in November, with an average of 326 mm (13 in). Rain during the rainy season here tends to be intense rather than just persistent drizzle. Expect significant downpours.

Temperature in Fox Glacier in November

Daytime highs in Fox Glacier in November reach 13°C (55°F), with nights around 6°C (43°F). Temperatures can feel cooler in the morning and evening, so layering is often the best approach. Nights fall to 6°C (43°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 November

Min Temperature

6°C (43°F)

Max Temperature

13°C (55°F)

Chance of Rain

55%

Precipitation

326 mm (13 in)

Rainy days

17 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 November

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 November

The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Fox Glacier from 2006 through 2025.

The hottest November day on record in Fox Glacier reached 28°C (82°F) (November 2, 2019).
The coldest November day was on November 5, 2011, with a maximum of 4°C (39°F).
Nighttime temperatures dropped to -5°C (23°F) on November 5, 2011, marking the coldest November night on record.
The wettest day in November Fox Glacier was on November 8, 2018 with 142 mm (5.6 in) of precipitation.

Best Places in New Zealand in November

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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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 November: blue is cold, red is hot.

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

What to Wear in Fox Glacier in November

Pack for changing conditions in Fox Glacier in November. Bring a mix of short and long sleeves, a warm layer like a hoodie or light jacket, and comfortable pants. The key is being able to add or remove layers as the days goes by. Heavy rain is guaranteed, please bring a good poncho and waterproof everything!