Best Time to Visit Milford Sound for Hiking – January Scores 30/100

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Outdoor activities Potential

30/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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January, February, March

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0°C – 10°C

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The best time to visit Milford Sound for hiking is January, February, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable.

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Milford Sound

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	9°	13°	358	14.8	75%	wet
February	30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	10°	14°	279	12.2	72%	wet
March	30Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	8°	12°	364	14.5	72%	wet
April	20Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	6°	9°	311	14	76%	wet
May	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	3°	5°	357	16.1	82%	wet
June	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	1°	2°	349	15.2	88%	wet
July	18Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	0°	2°	321	15.1	83%	wet
August	19Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.	1°	4°	372	14.8	77%	wet
September	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	2°	6°	388	16.5	75%	wet
October	15Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.	4°	8°	410	18.7	70%	wet
November	17Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	6°	9°	358	15.9	74%	wet
December	26Poor Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.	Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.	8°	11°	376	16.4	76%	wet