March verdict

Fox Glacier, New Zealand in March

Weather score17Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 323mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

18°C

Rain

323mm

Sun

4.3h

Sea

17°C

Weather score

17

Poor

Seasonal climate calendar

TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score

Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.

Wet

Rainfall averages 323mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Limited sun

Sunshine averages 4.3h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 17°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

View on map

March18°C average high

March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March323mm average rain

March is wetter than Fox Glacier's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.

Driest monthsFebruary and June to July

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March4.3 hours average sun

March 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

View on map

March17°C average sea

March 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

View on map

March17 weather score

March sits close to Fox Glacier's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.