Best time to visit Milford Sound

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When is the best time to visit Milford Sound?

The best time to visit Milford Sound is January and February based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Milford Sound18
    Jan
  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Milford Sound18
    Feb
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Milford Sound16
    Mar
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Milford Sound12
    Apr
  • 8°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Milford Sound8
    May
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Milford Sound5
    Jun
  • 5°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Milford Sound5
    Jul
  • 7°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Milford Sound7
    Aug
  • 9°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Milford Sound9
    Sep
  • 12°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Milford Sound12
    Oct
  • 14°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Milford Sound14
    Nov
  • 16°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Milford Sound16
    Dec

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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 18°C.

Which month has the most rain in Milford Sound?

In terms of rainfall, October is usually the wettest month in Milford Sound with 302mm on average. There are normally 17 days in October 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 46% of daylight hours; that's 6 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 16°C.

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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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