Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Milford Sound and a total of 0.1 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Milford Sound weather in May 2026
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Wednesday
May 6
11.5 mm
11° / 3°
Thursday
May 7
12.8 mm
14° / 9°
Friday
May 8
30.3 mm
11° / 4°
Saturday
May 9
15.5 mm
5° / -2°
Sunday
May 10
14.8 mm
9° / 1°
Monday
May 11
0.1 cm
5° / 0°
Tuesday
May 12
1.5 mm
9° / 2°
Wednesday
May 13
0 mm
12° / 0°
Thursday
May 14
0 mm
8° / -2°
Friday
May 15
0 mm
10° / -2°
Saturday
May 16
0 mm
9° / -2°
Sunday
May 17
0 mm
12° / -2°
Monday
May 18
0 mm
10° / -2°
Tuesday
May 19
10.3 mm
12° / -1°
🌨️ Snowy days in Milford Sound 2026 (May)
The average weather in Milford Sound in May
The weather in Milford Sound in May is very cold with temperatures between 3°C and 9°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect rain for roughly half of the month of May in Milford Sound. We’re expecting roughly 8 to 15 days of rain, so your rubber boots and umbrella are going to see plenty of use this month if you’re keen on staying dry.
Please note that Milford Sound can expect a few days of snow in May.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Milford Sound in May 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Milford Sound in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Milford Sound before you arrive.
Temperatures
9° / 3°
Rainy Days
14
Snowy Days
2
Dry Days
15
Rainfall
320
mm
Sun Hours
6.1
Hrs
Historic average weather for May
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Explore the weather in Milford Sound in other months
Milford Sound annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16° / 6° | 14 | 17 | 0 | 327 mm | Ok | Milford Sound in January |
| February | 16° / 6° | 11 | 17 | 0 | 284 mm | Ok | Milford Sound in February |
| March | 15° / 6° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 252 mm | Ok | Milford Sound in March |
| April | 12° / 4° | 12 | 17 | 1 | 290 mm | Bad | Milford Sound in April |
| May | 9° / 3° | 14 | 15 | 2 | 320 mm | Awful | Milford Sound in May |
| June | 7° / 1° | 11 | 16 | 3 | 211 mm | Awful | Milford Sound in June |
| July | 7° / 1° | 14 | 13 | 4 | 269 mm | Awful | Milford Sound in July |
| August | 8° / 1° | 12 | 15 | 4 | 242 mm | Awful | Milford Sound in August |
| September | 9° / 1° | 14 | 11 | 5 | 367 mm | Awful | Milford Sound in September |
| October | 11° / 2° | 15 | 13 | 3 | 367 mm | Awful | Milford Sound in October |
| November | 13° / 3° | 14 | 15 | 1 | 325 mm | Bad | Milford Sound in November |
| December | 15° / 5° | 12 | 19 | 0 | 273 mm | Ok | Milford Sound in December |
Temperatures in Milford Sound in May
Rain in Milford Sound in May
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Weather in Milford Sound in May - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Milford Sound in May?
The average temperature in Milford Sound in May is 3/9° C.
What is the chance of rain in Milford Sound in May?
On average, there are 14 rainy days in Milford Sound during May.
Weather wise, is May a good time to visit Milford Sound?
The weather in Milford Sound in May is awful.
Can it snow in Milford Sound in May?
On average, there are 2 snowy days in Milford Sound in May.
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