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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.
    According to Milford Sound snow forecast for May 2026, no snow is expected in the next 2 weeks.

    • Temperatures

  • The forecast for the next days in Milford Sound predicts temperatures to be around 13 °C, close to the historical average.

  • In general, the average temperature in Milford Sound at the beginning of May is 12.6 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 7.9 °C by the end of May.

    • Rain 🌧️

  • Milford Sound experiences moderate rainfall in May, with an average of 10 rainy days and a total precipitation of 93.6 mm.

Average dry days
18
Dry days
Average rainy days
10
Rainy days
Average snowy days
3
Snow days
Average temperatures
9°/0°
Temperatures
Average wind speed
9 km/h
Avg max wind
Average humidity
84 %
Avg humidity

Milford Sound Weather May

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April
June
Mon.Tue.Wed.Thu.Fri.Sat.Sun.
1
Light rain shower
9°
2
Partly cloudy
12°
3
Sunny
12°
4
Partly cloudy
13°
5
Partly cloudy
13°
6
Moderate rain
13°
7
Patchy rain possible
16°
8
Heavy rain
15°
9
Moderate rain
12°
10
Moderate rain
8°
11
Patchy rain possible
10°
12
Sunny
12°
13
Sunny
16°
14
Sunny
16°
15
Sunny
15°
16
Sunny
13°
17
Partly cloudy
12°
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
 9° /1° 3.7 mm 0 cm
2 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
3 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /1° 0.1 mm 0 cm
4 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
5 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 13° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
6 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 13° /0° 17.8 mm 0 cm
7 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 16° /4° 2.8 mm 0 cm
8 May Heavy rain
Heavy rain
 15° /2° 48 mm 0 cm
9 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 12° /7° 12 mm 0 cm
10 May Moderate rain
Moderate rain
 8° /6° 11.9 mm 0 cm
11 May Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
 10° /-3° 0.5 mm 0 cm
12 May Sunny
Sunny
 12° /-4° 0 mm 0 cm
13 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
14 May Sunny
Sunny
 16° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
15 May Sunny
Sunny
 15° /1° 0 mm 0 cm
16 May Sunny
Sunny
 13° /0° 0 mm 0 cm
17 May Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
 12° /-1° 0 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 9° and colder nights, dipping below 0°.

How much rainfall should be expected in Milford Sound during May?

Moderate rainfall is anticipated in Milford Sound during May, with a total of 93.6 mm spread over approximately 10 days. Considering plans for rainy days is advisable.

Will it snow in Milford Sound in May 2026?

Milford Sound experiences an average snowfall of 3.22 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

Track daily snowfall levels and discover Milford Sound’s snowy potential this May ❄️
On average, Milford Sound sees 3 snowy days during May, with approximately 3.2 cm of total snowfall.

May rainfall patterns in Milford Sound

Explore the daily rainfall trends and prepare for Milford Sounds May weather 💧
Typically, Milford Sound has 10 rainy days in May with a total of 93.6 mm of rainfall.

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