Milford Sound Weather in February

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

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

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

Milford Sound weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 17.9°C 64.1°F
Nightly temperature 7.2°C 44.9°F
Average temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 196 mm 7.7 ins
Rainy days 11 days
Sea temperature 16.4°C 61.5°F
Humidity 80%
Windspeed 15.1kph 9 mph

On average February is the 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.

February temperatures in Milford Sound

Milford Sound average temperature in February

February rainfall

Milford Sound average rain in February

February hourly sunshine

Milford Sound average rain in February

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 February 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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