What’s the climate like in Milford Sound?
The current climate of Milford Sound features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 22°C during the day to lows of 9°C. 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, London gets 701 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Milford Sound?
The best time to visit Milford Sound for pleasant to warm weather is January through April and October through December. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Milford Sound.
Climate Table of Milford Sound
The climate table of Milford Sound shows the average temperatures, precipitation, snow, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation 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.
- 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
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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 precipitation Milford Sound, New Zealand, gets on average per month. Precipitation 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 precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation 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 centimetres 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 millimetres, 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 centimetres, 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.
