When is the best time to go to Milford Sound

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Milford Sound, New Zealand. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Milford Sound weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Milford Sound are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Milford Sound January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 284mm 7hrs 16.3hrs 16°C

January in Milford Sound is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milford Sound, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the summer in Milford Sound and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 284mm 11.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Milford Sound February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
16°C 196mm 6.8hrs 15hrs 16°C

February in Milford Sound is generally wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milford Sound, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

February is in the summer in Milford Sound and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (64°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 196mm 7.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Milford Sound March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
14°C 293mm 5.5hrs 13.5hrs 16°C

The weather in March in Milford Sound is characteristically mild and very wet.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milford Sound, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the fall / autumn in Milford Sound and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 293mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Milford Sound April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
11°C 250mm 4.1hrs 11.9hrs 15°C

Milford Sound's weather in April is typically cool and very wet in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Milford Sound.

April is in the fall / autumn in Milford Sound and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 250mm 9.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Milford Sound May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
7°C 259mm 2.7hrs 10.7hrs 14°C

May is a very wet month in Milford Sound and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milford Sound for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the fall / autumn in Milford Sound and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 259mm 10.2 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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June

Milford Sound June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
5°C 221mm 2.5hrs 16.3hrs 13°C

The weather in June in Milford Sound is characteristically cool and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milford Sound for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the winter in Milford Sound and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (42°F), whilst at night -1°C (30°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 221mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

Milford Sound July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
4°C 205mm 2.4hrs 15hrs 13°C

July in Milford Sound is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milford Sound for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the winter in Milford Sound and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 5°C (41°F), whilst at night -2°C (29°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 205mm 8.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

Milford Sound August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
6°C 217mm 3.6hrs 13.5hrs 12°C

The weather in August in Milford Sound is characteristically cool and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milford Sound for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

August is in the winter in Milford Sound and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 7°C (44°F), whilst at night -1°C (31°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 217mm 8.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Milford Sound weather in August »

September

Milford Sound September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
8°C 279mm 4.6hrs 11.9hrs 12°C

Milford Sound's weather in September is typically cool and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Milford Sound for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the spring in Milford Sound and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 9°C (49°F), whilst at night 1°C (33°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 279mm 11 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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October

Milford Sound October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
10°C 302mm 5.4hrs 10.7hrs 12°C

October is a very wet month in Milford Sound and the temperature is generally cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Milford Sound.

October is in the spring in Milford Sound and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (37°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

Milford Sound November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
13°C 256mm 6.5hrs 16.3hrs 13°C

November in Milford Sound is generally very wet with the temperature being cool.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Milford Sound.

November is in the spring in Milford Sound and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 256mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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December

Milford Sound December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
15°C 281mm 6.8hrs 15hrs 14°C

December in Milford Sound is generally very wet with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Milford Sound, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

December is in the summer in Milford Sound and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 281mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

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Milford Sound weather statistics
Hottest month: February 17.6°C 63.7°F
Driest month: February 196mm 7.7ins
Sunniest month: February 6.8hrs
Coldest month: July 4.6°C 40.3°F
Wettest month: October 302mm 11.9ins
Warmest sea: February 16.4°C 61.5°F
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