New ZealandThe weather in December in Milford Sound
It's pleasantly warm in December in Milford Sound with an average temperature of 20°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 18°C to a high of 22°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 6°C and 11°C.
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Milford Sound. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Milford Sound, New Zealand. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 29°C in 2017, Milford Sound reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 17°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In December, there is an average of 332 mm of precipitation, spread over 24 days. Of the total precipitation, about 0,8 cm falls as snow in December. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in December for Milford Sound
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Milford Sound. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
December weather comparison
| Milford Sound | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 20°C | 9°C |
| Max. temperature | 22°C | 12°C |
| Min. temperature | 6°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 332 mm | 133 mm |
| Rainy days | 24 days | 17 days |
| Total snowfall | 0,8 cm | 9,7 cm |
| Snowy days | 1 day | 3 days |
Start of December
The month of December starts in Milford Sound with mild temps, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights around 8°C.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps rise to around 20°C, with nights around 9°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Milford Sound is around 21°C, while nighttime temps are about 9°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in December in Milford Sound, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in December in Milford Sound
Temperature in December in Milford Sound over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.
Daily Precipitation in December in Milford Sound
Total precipitation in December in Milford Sound over the years
Daily Snowfall in December in Milford Sound
Snowfall in December in Milford Sound per year
Daily UV index in December in Milford Sound
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Milford Sound, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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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.