Milford Sound Weather in December
What's the weather like in Milford Sound (Southland) in December 2024?
The climate in Milford Sound during December can be summarized as mild and very wet.
December is in the summer in Milford Sound and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 16.2°C 61.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 5.9°C 42.5°F |
| Average temperature | 11°C 51.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 6.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 281 mm 11.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.5°C 58.1°F |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Windspeed | 15.5kph 10 mph |
On average December is the 4th wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 281mm 11.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.
December temperatures in Milford Sound
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Milford Sound in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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Milford Sound weather stats
| Hottest month: | February | 17.6°C 63.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 196mm 7.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 6.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | July | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 302mm 11.9ins |
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