Milford Sound Weather in January
What's the weather like in Milford Sound (Southland) in January 2025?
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.
| 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
January rainfall
January hourly sunshine
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 2025.
Other monthly averages
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Milford Sound weather stats
| 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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