Best Time to Hike GW - 07 Milford Track
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.
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.
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