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Fox Glacier Weather in October

Fox Glacier in October sees low temperatures, with highs around 12°C (54°F) and overnight lows of 4°C (39°F). With the rainy season in full effect, expect around 365 mm (14 in) of rainfall and regular showers throughout the month.

Rainfall in Fox Glacier in October

As part of the rainy season, Fox Glacier sees around 18 days of rain in October, with an average of 365 mm (14 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 October

Daytime temperatures in Fox Glacier reach 12°C (54°F) in October, dropping to 4°C (39°F) at night. Cold conditions persist throughout the day, so warm clothing is important from the moment you head outside. With overnight lows of 4°C (39°F), nights are cold. The cold air does make for deep, comfortable sleep if you have enough blankets.

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Fox Glacier Temperature in October

Min Temperature

4°C (39°F)

Max Temperature

12°C (54°F)

Chance of Rain

61%

Precipitation

365 mm (14 in)

Rainy days

18 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 October

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 October

According to our 19 years of weather records for Fox Glacier, the following extremes were recorded between 2006 and 2025.

The warmest day in October was on October 5, 2023, with a maximum of 25°C (77°F).
The coldest October day was on October 28, 2025, with a maximum of 4°C (39°F).
The lowest overnight temperature recorded in October was -5°C (23°F) (October 28, 2023).
The heaviest October precipitation occurred on October 13, 2012, when 124 mm (4.9 in) of precipitation fell.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

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tolerable

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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 October: blue is cold, red is hot.

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

What to Wear in Fox Glacier in October

Pack for changing conditions in Fox Glacier in October. 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!