Milford Sound Weather in March
What's the weather like in Milford Sound (Southland) in March 2025?
The climate in Milford Sound during March can be summarized as mild and very wet.
March is in the fall / autumn in Milford Sound and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 15.6°C 60.1°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 6°C 42.8°F |
| Average temperature | 10.8°C 51.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 293 mm 11.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 13 days |
| Sea temperature | 16°C 60.7°F |
| Humidity | 81% |
| Windspeed | 14kph 9 mph |
On average March is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 293mm 11.5 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Milford Sound
March rainfall
March 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 March 2024.
Other monthly averages
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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