Milford Sound Weather in March

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

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

March is in the fall / autumn in Milford Sound and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.

Milford Sound weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.6°C 60.1°F
Nightly temperature 6°C 42.8°F
Average temperature 10.8°C 51.4°F
Daily sunshine 5.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 293 mm 11.5 ins
Rainy days 13 days
Sea temperature 16°C 60.7°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 14kph 9 mph

On average March is the 2nd wettest 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.

March temperatures in Milford Sound

Milford Sound average temperature in March

March rainfall

Milford Sound average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Milford Sound average rain in March

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 March 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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