Milford Sound — Water Temperature in July

Water Temperature Range

9°C

minimum

11°C

average

13°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for July

The chart shows the average daily water temperature for each day of the month based on historical data.

Table of Water Temperatures by Day of the Month for Previous Years

	2025	2024	2023	2022
JUL 1	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 2	12°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
JUL 3	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 4	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 5	12°C	11°C	12°C	12°C
JUL 6	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 7	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 8	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 9	11°C	10°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 10	11°C	10°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 11	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 12	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 13	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 14	12°C	11°C	12°C	11°C
JUL 15	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 16	12°C	11°C	11°C	12°C
JUL 17	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 18	12°C	12°C	11°C	12°C
JUL 19	12°C	12°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 20	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 21	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 22	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 23	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 24	11°C	10°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 25	11°C	10°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 26	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 27	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 28	11°C	10°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 29	11°C	10°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 30	11°C	11°C	11°C	11°C
JUL 31	11°C	11°C	11°C	10°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Milford Sound in July

Average Day Air Temperature

10°C

Average Night Air Temperature

-1°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

72 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

9 hrs

Sunshine per Day

2 hrs

Average Wind Speed

9 km/h

Average Humidity

83%

With such a ratio between the average monthly temperatures of water and air, swimming feels very cold and is only for cold-water enthusiasts. Most people will prefer just a brief splash, because warming up afterward can take time.