What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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 |
Precipitation | ||||||||||||
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.
- Average yearly temperature: 16°C
- Highest temperature: 22°C in January
- Lowest temperature: 9°C in July
- Precipitation*: 3322 mm per year, averaging 277 mm per month
- Snowfall: 78 cm per year
- Driest months: 190 mm in January, 197 mm in March and 222 mm in July
- Wettest months: 388 mm in September, 332 mm in December and 321 mm in May
*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail
Average Temperature per Month in Milford Sound
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Milford Sound
This graph shows how much rainfall Milford Sound, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average Snowfall per Month in Milford Sound
This graph shows how much snow Milford Sound, New Zealand, gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Milford Sound
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in Milford Sound
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Milford Sound
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Milford Sound, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
Total Yearly Snowfall in Milford Sound
This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Milford Sound, New Zealand, over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.