Milford Sound in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Milford Sound in may 2025
The weather in Milford Sound in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for all the month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
very bad weather 114cm
Weather at 6am
36°F
Fog
26% of time
22%
20%
10%
Weather at 12pm
49°F
Partly Cloudy
34% of time
30%
13%
11%
Weather at 6pm
41°F
Partly Cloudy
27% of time
24%
16%
12%
Weather at 3am
38°F
24%
23%
21%
11%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Milford Sound in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Milford Sound in may.
The climate of Milford Sound in may is very bad
The weather in may in Milford Sound is wet (with 5.5in of rainfall over 8 days). Unfortunately, the weather conditions is worsening than the previous month since in april there is an average of 4.6in of precipitation over 7 days.
The climate is quite fresh there this month, but it is liveable when dressing cosy. The high seasonal norm is 50°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 36°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Milford Sound is 43°F. These temperatures are far removed from those records observed in Milford Sound in the month of may with a maximum record of 65°F in 2011 and a minimum record of 20°F in 2014. You need to prepare to have about 11 days with temperatures under 32°F, or 35% of time.
On this month of may, day length in Milford Sound is generally 09:33. Sunrise is at 08:58 and sets at 18:31.
May: another location in New Zealand?
If you want to go to New Zealand in may, there are destinations with better weather than Milford Sound:
In may, Auckland, Tauranga, Abel Tasman National Park, Cape Reinga, Cathedral Cove and Coromandel have good weather.
Finally, Christchurch, Rotorua, Wellington, Akaroa, Castlepoint and Haast have a tolerable climate, but better than Milford Sound.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Milford Sound in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are compiled from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 43°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 36°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 65°F (2011) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 20°F (2014) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 11 day(s) (35%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 13km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 32°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 5.5in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 8 day(s) (25%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 2.1in (2020) | ||||
| Snowfall | 114cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 93% | ||||
| Visibility | 7.67km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 47% | ||||
| UV index | 3 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 8 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 08:58 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:31 | ||||
| Length of day | 09:33 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | very bad | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Milford Sound in may 2024:
40°F to 43°F
31°F to 49°F
34°F to 50°F
29°F to 54°F
29°F to 52°F
29°F to 41°F
34°F to 54°F
27°F to 47°F
29°F to 45°F
29°F to 49°F
31°F to 49°F
25°F to 49°F
31°F to 50°F
32°F to 50°F
36°F to 52°F
36°F to 47°F
27°F to 49°F
36°F to 41°F
16°F to 36°F
31°F to 41°F
41°F to 47°F
40°F to 49°F
34°F to 49°F
32°F to 40°F
29°F to 47°F
31°F to 41°F
31°F to 47°F
32°F to 45°F
32°F to 41°F
25°F to 50°F
34°F to 52°F
Map: other cities in New Zealand in may
Cities near Milford Sound:
| Rob Roy Glacier in may | very bad weather |
| Queenstown in may | very bad weather |
| Te Anau in may | very bad weather |
| Roys Peak in may | very bad weather |
| Wanaka in may | very bad weather |
| Haast in may | tolerable weather |
| Saint Bathans in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Ohau in may | very bad weather |
| Gore in may | bad weather |
| Invercargill in may | bad weather |
| Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park in may | very bad weather |
| Lake Tekapo in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Milford Sound
perfect weather
good
tolerable
bad
very bad
Weather data for Milford Sound in may:
Weather data for Milford Sound for may 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.