Temperatures in December
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.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Milford Sound in December. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Milford Sound with mild temperatures, averaging around 19°C during the day and nights close to 8°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature rises to around 20°C, with nights close to 9°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Milford Sound will be around 21°C, with nights close to 9°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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Precipitation in December
In December, there is an average of 332 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 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.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 54% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher, others lower precipitation chances.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in December for Milford Sound. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Milford Sound in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
20°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
22°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
18°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
332 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 10 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
0,8 cm | 1,2 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
1 day | 1 day | |
November
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.
Is December a good time to visit Milford Sound?
After some sun? Then December isn’t the best time to be in Milford Sound. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Milford Sound in December
With 29°C, Milford Sound hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2017. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 10°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 17°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Milford Sound
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December in Milford Sound, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Milford Sound
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Milford Sound, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Milford Sound.
Daily Snowfall in December in Milford Sound
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in December in Milford Sound, measured in centimetres. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. The data is based on historical measurements and gives an idea of the average snowfall in December.
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.
Temperature in December in Milford Sound Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Milford Sound, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Milford Sound Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Milford Sound, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Snowfall in December in Milford Sound per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in December in Milford Sound, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in December for Milford Sound
Click on a specific day in December for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Milford Sound. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Milford Sound by Month
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