Cool
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.
October verdict
Fox Glacier, New Zealand in October
Weather score5Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.2h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 348mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
14°C
Rain
348mm
Sun
4.2h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
5
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 348mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.2h 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
October14°C average high
October 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
October348mm average rain
October is one of Fox Glacier's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary and June to July
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October4.2 hours average sun
October 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
October13°C average sea
October 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
October5 weather score
October is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.