Cool
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days.
April verdict
Fox Glacier, New Zealand in April
Weather score10Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 16°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 276mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
April weather
Monthly averages
Temp
16°C
Rain
276mm
Sun
3.9h
Sea
16°C
Weather score
10
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 276mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 16°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Fox Glacier, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
April16°C average high
April is close to Fox Glacier's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
April276mm average rain
April sits near Fox Glacier's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
April3.9 hours average sun
April sits close to Fox Glacier's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
April16°C average sea
April sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
April10 weather score
April scores below Fox Glacier's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.