Weather in October
Temperature
The arrival of October brings an average high-temperature of a refreshing 14.3°C (57.7°F), subtly diverging from September's 12.9°C (55.2°F). Nighttime temperatures hover around an average low of 5.9°C (42.6°F) in October.Humidity
In October, the average relative humidity in Milford Sound is 88.2%.Rainfall
In Milford Sound, New Zealand, during October, the rain falls for 18 days and regularly aggregates up to 631mm (24.84") of precipitation. In Milford Sound, during the entire year, the rain falls for 184 days and collects up to 6428mm (253.07") of precipitation.Sea temperature
July through October, with an average sea temperature of 12°C (53.6°F), are months with the coldest seawater.Note: Dipping into 12°C (53.6°F) below 10°C (50°F) is possible with the right protection; absent that, anticipate cold shock and hampered breathing. Swimming momentarily at 13°C (55.4°F) can be jarring.
Daylight
In October, the average length of the day in Milford Sound, New Zealand, is 13h and 20min.On the first day of October, sunrise is at 7:20 am and sunset at 7:55 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:28 am and sunset at 8:35 pm NZDT.
Sunshine
In October, the average sunshine is 5h.UV index
In October, the average daily maximum UV index is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for average individuals.Note: In October, the UV index of 5 transforms into the following advice:
Heed the precautions - Suggestions to avoid sunburn are made. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage.
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Average temperature in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average high temperature in October: 14.3°C
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is February (19°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is July (9.3°C).
- Average low temperature in October: 5.9°C
The month with the highest average low temperature is February (10.4°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is July (1.5°C).
Average humidity in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average humidity in October: 88.2%
The month with the highest relative humidity is April (91.9%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is December (85.3%).
Average rainfall in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average rainfall in October: 631.3mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is January (632.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is July (393.9mm).
Average rainfall days in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average rainfall days in October: 18 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (18 days).
The month with the least rainy days is February (13.1 days).
Average sea temperature in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average sea temperature in October: 12°C
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are January, February and March (16°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are July, August, September and October (12°C).
Average daylight in October /
Average sunshine in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average daylight in October: 13h and 2min
The month with the longest days is December (Average daylight: 15h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is June (Average daylight: 8h and 54min).
- Average sunshine in October: 5h
The month with the most sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 7h).
The months with the least sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 2h).
Average UV index in October
Milford Sound, New Zealand
- Average UV index in October: 5
The months with the highest UV index are January and December (UV index 10).
The months with the lowest UV index are June and July (UV index 1).
Milford Sound, New Zealand
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