Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
July verdict
Fox Glacier, New Zealand in July
Weather score9Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 239mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
July weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
239mm
Sun
3h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
9
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 239mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°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
July9°C average high
July has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
July239mm average rain
July sits on the drier side of Fox Glacier's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
July3 hours average sun
July is one of Fox Glacier's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and November to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
July13°C average sea
July is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 17°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
July9 weather score
July 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.