Milford Sound المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| فبراير | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| مارس | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أبريل | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ماي | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يونيو | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| يوليو | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أكتوبر | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ديسمبر | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Milford Sound.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand | 0 km | 12°C | about the same | 5692 mm |
| Queenstown | 74 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1645 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 76 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 79 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1625 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 87 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 2159 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Milford Sound
Go in يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.7°C below the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 27 mm is forecast, which is enough و soak trails and slow traffic.
هبات الرياح و 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What و pack, what و skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord مع sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
درجة الحرارة الآن 11°C (53°F) in Milford Sound مع مطر. المحسوسة 10°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 9°C و 12°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - مقبول — خطط وفق الطقس.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Milford Sound is يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر. المناخ temperate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس tend و be the least comfortable months. يناير is the warmest month مع average highs near 20°C, while سبتمبر is the coldest مع lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 79 km away. Nearby highlights include Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
باختصار. Today is slightly cooler than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.7°C below the 13°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 1 PM و 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.2/10. هبات الرياح و 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Milford Sound
| النوع | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord مع sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| التوقيت المحلي | 3:30 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Milford Sound?
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Its coordinates are -44.6414, 167.8974. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound الآن?
It is currently 11°C (53°F) مع مطر. الرطوبة is 98% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Milford Sound?
يناير, فبراير and ديسمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. يونيو, يوليو and أغسطس are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milford Sound in?
Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 3:30 PM.
What is the nearest airport و Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things و do in Milford Sound?
Popular options include Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park, Aoraki / Mount Cook and South Island.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated أكتوبر 1, 2026 at 3:30 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
