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When to go · Milford Sound

Milford Sound, month by month

The best months for Milford Sound: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: Jun, Jul, Aug.

Month by month

  1. JanuaryGreatInside Milford Sound's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round.19.5 °C / 10.7 °C, 18 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
  2. FebruaryGreatInside Milford Sound's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round.20 °C / 10.7 °C, 16 rain daysCrowds: High
  3. MarchGreatInside Milford Sound's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round.18.5 °C / 9.2 °C, 18 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  4. AprilGreatInside Milford Sound's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round.15.9 °C / 7 °C, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
  5. MayMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round). Across New Zealand: Cool and short days; Great Walk huts leave peak season, services thin; good value in the north.12.5 °C / 4.9 °C, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
  6. JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (ice, avalanche closures, no overnight cruises).9.3 °C / 2.3 °C, 17 rain daysCrowds: Low
  7. JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (ice, avalanche closures, no overnight cruises).9.2 °C / 1.6 °C, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  8. AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Aug (ice, avalanche closures, no overnight cruises).11.2 °C / 2.7 °C, 17 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  9. SeptemberMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring: lambs and blossom, but changeable weather and late snow; daylight saving starts late in the month.13.2 °C / 4.1 °C, 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
  10. OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round). Across New Zealand: Spring warms up; waterfalls full; Great Walk season starts late in the month (check dates).15 °C / 5.8 °C, 19 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  11. NovemberGreatInside Milford Sound's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round.16.4 °C / 7.6 °C, 18 rain daysCrowds: Medium
  12. DecemberGreatInside Milford Sound's best window: Nov–Apr (long days, road open); rain year-round.18.5 °C / 9.7 °C, 18 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday