Milford Sound Weather in December

What's the weather like in Milford Sound (Southland) in December 2024?

The climate in Milford Sound during December can be summarized as mild and very wet.

December is in the summer in Milford Sound and is typically the 3rd 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.

Milford Sound weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 16.2°C 61.1°F
Nightly temperature 5.9°C 42.5°F
Average temperature 11°C 51.8°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 281 mm 11.1 ins
Rainy days 15 days
Sea temperature 14.5°C 58.1°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 15.5kph 10 mph

On average December is the 4th 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.

December temperatures in Milford Sound

Milford Sound average temperature in December

December rainfall

Milford Sound average rain in December

December hourly sunshine

Milford Sound average rain in December

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Milford Sound in December 2024.

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Milford Sound weather stats

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
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