New ZealandThe climate of Milford Sound
The current climate in Milford Sound features temperatures ranging from a high of 22°C to a low of 9°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 16°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 0°C and in the warmer months around 8°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Milford Sound, New Zealand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Milford Sound in recent years was 32°C in January 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 0°C in May 2015.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Milford Sound gets 3322 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 78 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Milford Sound?
The best time to visit Milford Sound for mild to warm weather is January up to April and October up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore Milford Sound.
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Climate Table of Milford Sound
The climate table of Milford Sound shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 22 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 9 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 190 | 289 | 197 | 241 | 321 | 239 | 222 | 281 | 388 | 310 | 312 | 332 |
| Snow (cm) | 0,1 | 1,4 | 0 | 2,8 | 7,4 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 6,0 | 6,6 | 0,8 |
| UV Index | 8 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Milford Sound
Yearly Temperature in Milford Sound
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Milford Sound, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Milford Sound
Total Yearly Precipitation in Milford Sound
Average Snowfall per Month in Milford Sound
Total Yearly Snowfall in Milford Sound
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Milford Sound
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Average weather in Milford Sound by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Milford Sound. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.