Milford Sound Климат and Average Време
Климат of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | 20° | 12° | 426 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| февруари | 19° | 12° | 381 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| март | 18° | 11° | 466 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| април | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| май | 14° | 7° | 348 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юни | 13° | 6° | 409 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юли | 12° | 5° | 357 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| август | 11° | 4° | 277 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| септември | 12° | 5° | 719 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октомври | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ноември | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| декември | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Климат type: Temperate. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares с 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 | 5628 mm |
| Queenstown | 74 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Lake Wakatipu | 76 km | 10°C | 1°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Queenstown Airport | 79 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1661 mm |
| Fiordland National Park | 87 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 2197 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Milford Sound
Go in януари, февруари and декември. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: юни, юли and август - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 11°C is in line с the 11°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 46 mm is forecast, which is enough до soak trails and slow traffic.
Видимост is down до 2,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Пориви до 60 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 декември до февруари.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 60 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid юни, юли and август - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord с sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
В момента е 11°C (51°F) in Milford Sound с heavy drizzle. Усеща се като 9°C. Днес температурите са от 7°C до 11°C. Вероятността за валежи е 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - Гранично.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Milford Sound is януари, февруари and декември. Климатът е temperate. юни, юли and август tend до be the least comfortable months. януари is the warmest month с average highs near 20°C, while август is the coldest с lows near 4°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.
Накратко. Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 11°C is in line с the 11°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 9 AM до 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.3/10. Видимост is down до 2,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Пориви до 60 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
| Тип | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Държава | Нова Зеландия |
| Континент | Океания |
| Координати | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord с sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Местно време | 12:19 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | януари, февруари and декември |
| Климат | 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 Океания.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound в момента?
It is currently 11°C (51°F) с heavy drizzle. Влажност is 97% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Milford Sound?
януари, февруари and декември offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. юни, юли and август are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milford Sound in?
Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 12:19 PM.
What is the nearest airport до Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 август 24, 2026 at 12:19 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
