Milford Sound Weather in January

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

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

January is in the summer in Milford Sound and is typically the 2nd 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 17.6°C 63.7°F
Nightly temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Average temperature 12.3°C 54.1°F
Daily sunshine 7 hrs
Avg rainfall 284 mm 11.2 ins
Rainy days 14 days
Sea temperature 15.7°C 60.3°F
Humidity 78%
Windspeed 16.2kph 10 mph

On average January is the 3rd wettest 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.

January temperatures in Milford Sound

Milford Sound average temperature in January

January rainfall

Milford Sound average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Milford Sound average rain in January

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 January 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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