Milford Sound Weather in May
What's the weather like in Milford Sound (Southland) in May 2025?
The climate in Milford Sound during May can be summarized as cool and very wet.
May is in the fall / autumn in Milford Sound and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 8°C (47°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 8.1°C 46.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 1.1°C 34°F |
| Average temperature | 4.6°C 40.3°F |
| Daily sunshine | 2.7 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 259 mm 10.2 ins |
| Rainy days | 15 days |
| Sea temperature | 14.1°C 57.4°F |
| Humidity | 85% |
| Windspeed | 13.3kph 8 mph |
On average May is the 6th wettest month of the year in Milford Sound with around 259mm 10.2 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 2.7 hours of sunshine per day.
May temperatures in Milford Sound
May rainfall
May 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 May 2025.
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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