Milford Sound — Water Temperature in March

Water Temperature Range

13°C

minimum

15°C

average

19°C

maximum

Water Temperature Chart for March

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

	2026	2025	2024	2023
MAR 1	16°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAR 2	17°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAR 3	16°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAR 4	16°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAR 5	16°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAR 6	17°C	16°C	15°C	16°C
MAR 7	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 8	17°C	16°C	15°C	16°C
MAR 9	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 10	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 11	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 12	17°C	16°C	14°C	15°C
MAR 13	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 14	17°C	16°C	16°C	15°C
MAR 15	17°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 16	17°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 17	17°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 18	17°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 19	17°C	15°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 20	17°C	16°C	15°C	15°C
MAR 21	17°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 22	17°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 23	16°C	15°C	16°C	14°C
MAR 24	16°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 25	16°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 26	16°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 27	16°C	15°C	16°C	14°C
MAR 28	16°C	15°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 29	16°C	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 30	-	16°C	15°C	14°C
MAR 31	-	16°C	15°C	14°C

Climate and Swimming Opportunities in Milford Sound in March

Average Day Air Temperature

20°C

Average Night Air Temperature

7°C

Precipitation Amount per Month

85 mm

Number of Rainy Days

Daylight per Day

12 hrs

Sunshine per Day

5 hrs

Average Wind Speed

11 km/h

Average Humidity

74%

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.