Temperatures in May
It's cool in May in Milford Sound with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 1°C and 6°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Milford Sound in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Milford Sound with cool temperatures, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights close to 5°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature drops to around 12°C, with nights close to 3°C. The chance of precipitation is high during this period.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Milford Sound will be around 11°C, with nights close to 2°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
Discover cheap trips to Milford Sound 
Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 321 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. Of the total precipitation, about 7,2 cm falls as snow in May. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 54% per day. Though it seems average, the weather’s variable. Some days have a lower chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May 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 May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
12°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
16°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
9°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
321 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 8 days | |
 Total Snowfall |
7,2 cm | 0 cm | |
| Snowy Days |
4 days | 0 days | |
April
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Milford Sound?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Milford Sound. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Check out the climate of Milford Sound for all months and discover the best travel time
Plan your next holiday
Don’t miss the best holiday deals for Milford Sound and see what our partners have for you.
Daily Temperature in May in Milford Sound
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May 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 May in Milford Sound
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May 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 May, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Milford Sound.
Daily Snowfall in May in Milford Sound
This chart shows the average daily snowfall in May 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 May.
Daily UV Index in May in Milford Sound
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May 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 May in Milford Sound Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Milford Sound, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Milford Sound Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May 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 May in Milford Sound per year
This chart shows the average snowfall in May in Milford Sound, measured in centimetres, over the past years.
Daily climate in May for Milford Sound
Click on a specific day in May 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.
Weather experiences in May in Milford Sound
Have you been to Milford Sound in May?
Share your weather experience in May in Milford Sound.
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.
Or check out the climate of Milford Sound for all months at once
