Milford Sound Weather in October

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

The climate in Milford Sound during October can be summarized as cool and very wet.

October is in the spring in Milford Sound and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 3°C (36°F) is normal.

Milford Sound weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.6°C 52.8°F
Nightly temperature 2.5°C 36.4°F
Average temperature 7°C 44.6°F
Daily sunshine 5.4 hrs
Avg rainfall 302 mm 11.9 ins
Rainy days 17 days
Sea temperature 12.4°C 54.4°F
Humidity 79%
Windspeed 16.6kph 10 mph

On average October is the wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 302mm 11.9 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

October temperatures in Milford Sound

Milford Sound average temperature in October

October rainfall

Milford Sound average rain in October

October hourly sunshine

Milford Sound average rain in October

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 October 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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