Best Time до Visit Milford Sound
Най-добро време за посещение Milford Sound: януари, февруари and декември. Месец-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
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.
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° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| февруари | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| март | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| април | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| май | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юни | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| юли | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| август | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| септември | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| октомври | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ноември | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| декември | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Климат type: Temperate. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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 | 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 |
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 80 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 14°C (58°F) in Milford Sound с light drizzle. Усеща се като 13°C. Днес температурите са от 12°C до 15°C. Вероятността за валежи е 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - 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 септември is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is slightly warmer than average for октомври. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 2 PM до 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9/10. Видимост is down до 2,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Пориви до 80 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.
Времето в Milford Sound в момента
Open-Meteo Updated 9:40 AM, окт 27 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌧️ 15° / 12°
Превалявания · 100% rain · wind 22 km/h
🌦️ 14° / 8°
Слаб дъжд · 34% rain · wind 10 km/h
Какво да правите in Milford Sound
Забележителности, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.
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 | 9:40 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| 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 14°C (58°F) с light drizzle. Влажност is 98% and wind is 17 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+13:00). The local time is 9:40 AM.
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 октомври 27, 2026 at 9:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
