Milford Sound in december: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Milford Sound in december 2024
The weather in Milford Sound in december comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by clicking on the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout december
tolerable weather 0.2cm
Weather at 6am
47°F
Partly Cloudy
31% of time
27%
13%
13%
Weather at 12pm
63°F
Clear/Sunny
37% of time
25%
21%
10%
Weather at 6pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
31% of time
28%
27%
10%
Weather at 3am
43°F
30%
23%
18%
16%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Milford Sound in december
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Milford Sound in december.
The climate of Milford Sound in december is tolerable
The weather in december in Milford Sound is wet (with 5.6in of rainfall over 8 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in november there is an average of 5.4in of precipitation over 8 days.
The climate is rather cold in that area december, but it is bearable when dressing hot. Temperatures are up to 65°F. The minimum is 47°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of december in Milford Sound is 56°F. Note that seasonal normals in contrast with those observed in Milford Sound in december with a maximum record of 81°F in 2015 and a minimum record of 29°F in 2009. You can expect to have about 15 days with temperatures up to 65°F, or 48% of the month.
In december in Milford Sound, the days on average last 15:33. The sun rises at 05:57 and sets at 21:30.
With proper weather, december is okay (but not the best) to go in Milford Sound in New Zealand.
December: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in december, there are destinations with better weather than Milford Sound:
In december, Porangahau and Hastings have perfect weather.
Furthermore, Auckland, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Tauranga and Abel Tasman National Park have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Milford Sound in december
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements of the last years of the month of december.
| December | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 65°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 47°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2015) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 29°F (2009) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 15 day(s) (48%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 14km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 45°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.6in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.9in (2019) | ||||
| Snowfall | 0.2cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 89% | ||||
| Visibility | 8.47km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 43% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 15 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 05:57 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 21:30 | ||||
| Length of day | 15:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in december | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last december?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Milford Sound in december 2023:
40°F to 65°F
49°F to 54°F
54°F to 65°F
40°F to 67°F
43°F to 72°F
47°F to 63°F
45°F to 65°F
41°F to 63°F
45°F to 61°F
49°F to 65°F
38°F to 61°F
41°F to 56°F
45°F to 72°F
49°F to 77°F
52°F to 67°F
50°F to 72°F
56°F to 67°F
49°F to 72°F
43°F to 74°F
50°F to 72°F
58°F to 74°F
54°F to 74°F
54°F to 72°F
58°F to 63°F
58°F to 74°F
52°F to 65°F
50°F to 74°F
54°F to 76°F
52°F to 61°F
54°F to 65°F
45°F to 58°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in december
Cities near Milford Sound:
| Rob Roy Glacier in december | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in december | tolerable weather |
| Te Anau in december | tolerable weather |
| Roys Peak in december | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in december | very bad weather |
| Haast in december | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in december | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in december | very bad weather |
| Gore in december | good weather |
| Invercargill in december | good weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in december | tolerable weather |
| Lake Tekapo in december | tolerable weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in december.
Milford Sound
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Weather data for Milford Sound in december:
Weather data for Milford Sound for december are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Milford Sound. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Milford Sound can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Milford Sound.