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Best Time to Hike GW - 07 Milford Track

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall for GW - 07 Milford Track, New Zealand, based on 2-year climate normals.

Month-by-month weather on GW - 07 Milford Track

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 11.5°C / 53°F 2.2°C / 36°F 343 mm 16
February 10.8°C / 51°F 2.5°C / 37°F 279 mm 14
March 8.1°C / 47°F 0.7°C / 33°F 312 mm 20
April 6.8°C / 44°F 0.4°C / 33°F 366 mm 20
May 3°C / 37°F -2.9°C / 27°F 294 mm 18
June 1.2°C / 34°F -4.2°C / 24°F 268 mm 14
July 1.5°C / 35°F -4.7°C / 24°F 143 mm 12
August 0.9°C / 34°F -5°C / 23°F 304 mm 17
September 0.1°C / 32°F -5.7°C / 22°F 743 mm 25
October 2.9°C / 37°F -3.3°C / 26°F 656 mm 26
November 6.9°C / 44°F -1.1°C / 30°F 421 mm 20
December 9.4°C / 49°F 1.2°C / 34°F 376 mm 21

Highlighted rows are the recommended hiking window. Climate normals via Open-Meteo (2-year average). Mountain weather varies — always check a live forecast before you set off.

When to go

The best months to hike GW - 07 Milford Track are January, February, December. Expect daytime highs around 11°C (52°F) and nights near 2°C (36°F).

Pack warm layers and a proper insulating jacket — nights get cold even in the best window.

GW - 07 Milford Track

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