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Weather in Milford Sound for May 2026

Your guide to Milford Sound weather in May - trends and predictions

    Snow Forecast ❄️

  • With an average of 3 snowy days, Milford Sound usually enjoys a light touch of snow in May.

    • Temperatures

  • In general, the average temperature in Milford Sound at the beginning of May is 10.3 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to noticeably cool down, reaching an average of 7.9 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • With an average of 4 rainy days, Milford Sound experiences minimal rainfall in May.

Average dry days
24
Dry days
Average rainy days
4
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
8°/-2°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
82 %
Avg humidity

Milford Sound Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light rain shower
6°
2
Partly cloudy
11°
3
Sunny
12°
4
Sunny
11°
5
Mist
12°
6
Light rain
8°
7
Partly cloudy
12°
8
Light sleet showers
11°
9
Sunny
7°
10
Partly cloudy
10°
11
Sunny
10°
12
Sunny
10°
13
Cloudy
11°
14
Patchy rain possible
10°
15
Sunny
10°
16
Light rain shower
9°
17
Partly cloudy
10°
18
Heavy snow
6°
19
Mist
4°
20
Freezing fog
8°
21
Fog
9°
22
Mist
9°
23
Overcast
10°
24
Light freezing rain
7°
25
Patchy rain possible
9°
26
Patchy light snow
8°
27
Sunny
9°
28
Mist
8°
29
Light rain shower
6°
30
Light freezing rain
7°
31
Fog
8°

Temperatures trend during May in Milford Sound

See the weather trend as well as the moving average line

May weather in Milford Sound day by day

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April June
Date Weather Temperatures Rain Snow More
1 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 6° /1° 5.5 mm 0 cm
2 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 11° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Sunny
Sunny
 11° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
5 May Mist
Mist
 12° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Light rain
Light rain
 8° /0° 0.9 mm 0 cm
7 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /2° 2.1 mm 0 cm
8 May Light sleet showers
Light sleet showers
 11° /0° 20.1 mm 0.1 cm
9 May Sunny
Sunny
 7° /-2° 5.7 mm 0 cm
10 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /-1° 0.4 mm 0 cm
11 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 2.3 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /-2° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Cloudy
Cloudy
 11° /-1° 2.4 mm 0 cm
14 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 10° /1° 1.3 mm 0 cm
16 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 9° /1° 0.7 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 10° /0° 17.2 mm 0 cm
18 May Heavy snow
Heavy snow
 6° /-2° 19 mm 2.9 cm
19 May Mist
Mist
 4° /-5° 0.3 mm 0.2 cm
20 May Freezing fog
Freezing fog
 8° /-2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
21 May Fog
Fog
 9° /2° 0 mm 0 cm
22 May Mist
Mist
 9° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
23 May Overcast
Overcast
 10° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
24 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 7° /-2° 0.3 mm 0 cm
25 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 9° /-1° 0.2 mm 0 cm
26 May Patchy light snow
Patchy light snow
 8° /0° 0.2 mm 0 cm
27 May Sunny
Sunny
 9° /-1° 0 mm 0 cm
28 May Mist
Mist
 8° /0° 0.1 mm 0 cm
29 May Light rain shower
Light rain shower
 6° /-1° 7.8 mm 0 cm
30 May Light freezing rain
Light freezing rain
 7° /-3° 3.6 mm 0 cm
31 May Fog
Fog
 8° /1° 2.7 mm 0 cm
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Important Notice
Our weather forecast for Milford Sound in May is based on the analysis of historical data rather than real-time forecast models. While this provides a general overview, weather conditions can change. We recommend that you check the Milford Sound forecast closer to your planned date for the most up-to-date weather information.
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Milford Sound in May - FAQ

What are the expected maximum and minimum temperatures in Milford Sound during May?
Prepare for cooler days with highs just around 8° and colder nights, dipping below -2°.
How much rainfall should be expected in Milford Sound during May?
Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Milford Sound during May, with a total of 54.1 mm spread over approximately 4 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.
Will it snow in Milford Sound in May 2026?
Milford Sound experiences an average snowfall of 6.44 cm during May, occurring over 3 days.
What are the typical wind conditions in Milford Sound during May?
The average wind speed in Milford Sound during May is 9 km/h, suggesting breezy to windy conditions, depending on your activities.

Milford Sound snow forecast May 2026

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May rainfall patterns in Milford Sound

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