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Sun & Beach Potential

20/100

Poor

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

February, January, March

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

0°C – 10°C

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The best time to visit Milford Sound for a sun and beach holiday is February, January, March.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best sun & beach conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Milford Sound

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
19Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
9°358
February
20Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
10°279
March
18Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
8°364
April
13Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
6°311
May
7Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
3°357
June
3Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
1°349
July
3Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
0°321
August
5Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 45Weather conditions can vary significantly.
1°372
September
8Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
2°388
October
11Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 30Weather conditions can vary significantly.
4°410
November
13Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
6°358
December
16Poor
Cool temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
8°376

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Milford Sound

When is the best time to visit Milford Sound for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit Milford Sound for sun & beach is typically in February, January, March, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Milford Sound?

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Rainy season typically: January–December. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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