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Best Time to Hike GW - 07 Milford Track

wb_sunny Best from December to February
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.

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

Month Avg high Avg low Rainfall Rainy days
January 53°F12°C 36°F2°C 343 mm 16
February 51°F11°C 37°F3°C 279 mm 14
March 47°F8°C 33°F1°C 312 mm 20
April 44°F7°C 33°F0°C 366 mm 20
May 37°F3°C 27°F-3°C 294 mm 18
June 34°F1°C 24°F-4°C 268 mm 14
July 35°F2°C 24°F-5°C 143 mm 12
August 34°F1°C 23°F-5°C 304 mm 17
September 32°F0°C 22°F-6°C 743 mm 25
October 37°F3°C 26°F-3°C 656 mm 26
November 44°F7°C 30°F-1°C 421 mm 20
December 49°F9°C 34°F1°C 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 52°F11°C and nights near 36°F2°C.

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

GW - 07 Milford Track

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