Which is the hottest month in Milford Sound?

The hottest time of year in Milford Sound is normally January. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 20°C.

Which month has the most rain in Milford Sound?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Milford Sound with 144mm on average. There are normally 16 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Milford Sound?

The sunniest time of year in Milford Sound is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 52% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Milford Sound?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Milford Sound in February when the water temperature reaches 17°C.

Best time to visit Milford Sound

Q: When is the best time to visit Milford Sound?

The best times to visit Milford Sound, New Zealand are in January and February Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more.

The best times to visit Milford Sound, New Zealand are in January and February based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.

Milford Sound by month

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When is the best time to visit Milford Sound?

The best times to visit Milford Sound, New Zealand are in January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 72 - 86°F [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 8 hours or more [remove]

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3
Jan
3
Feb
1.5
Mar
1.5
Apr
0.5
May
0.5
Jun
0.5
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
1.5
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°F)

64
Jan
64
Feb
61
Mar
54
Apr
46
May
41
Jun
41
Jul
45
Aug
48
Sep
54
Oct
57
Nov
61
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
6
Feb
5
Mar
4
Apr
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
5
Oct
6
Nov
6
Dec

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Monthly rainfall

Days with some rain

Heat & humidity

The weather guide for New Zealand (Milford Sound) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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