National park in Southland

Best Time og Visit Fiordland National Park

Bedste rejsetid Fiordland National Park: januar. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

☀️ 14°C now🕔 5:31 AM local📅 Best: januar

Bedste rejsetid Fiordland National Park

Go in januar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: juni, september and oktober - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★★☆
februar★★★☆☆
marts★★★☆☆
april★★★☆☆
maj★★★☆☆
juni★★☆☆☆
juli★★☆☆☆
august★★☆☆☆
september★★☆☆☆
oktober★★☆☆☆
november★★★☆☆
december★★★☆☆

Klima in Fiordland National Park month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

janfebmaraprmajjunjulaugsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MånedAvg highAvg lowRegnfallRating
januar19°10°149 mm★★★★☆
februar19°10°151 mm★★★☆☆
marts17°9°170 mm★★★☆☆
april15°8°144 mm★★★☆☆
maj11°5°112 mm★★★☆☆
juni9°3°188 mm★★☆☆☆
juli8°3°138 mm★★☆☆☆
august10°3°164 mm★★☆☆☆
september11°4°286 mm★★☆☆☆
oktober13°5°282 mm★★☆☆☆
november16°7°183 mm★★★☆☆
december18°10°192 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Fiordland National Park compares med nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Fiordland National Park.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Lake Wakatipu85 km10°Cabout the same1625 mm
Queenstown85 km10°Cabout the same1645 mm
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand87 km12°C+2°C warmer5692 mm
Milford Sound87 km12°C+2°C warmer5692 mm
Queenstown Airport91 km10°Cabout the same1625 mm

What og pack, what og skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, september and oktober - historically the least comfortable months here.

Resumé

Fiordland National Park is a national park in Southland. Fiordland National Park is a national park known for Milford Sound and glacial fiords.

Lige nu er det 14°C (57°F) in Fiordland National Park med klar himmel. Det føles som 13°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 9°C og 21°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.7/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.

Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Fiordland National Park is januar. Klimaet er temperate. juni, september and oktober tend og be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 19°C, while juli is the coldest med lows near 3°C.

The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 91 km away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and South Island.

Kort sagt. Today is much warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 21°C is 8.5°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 1 PM og 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Fiordland National Park today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Vejret i Fiordland National Park lige nu

☀️
14°C
Klar himmel · feels like 13°C
Luftfugtighed74%
Vind5 km/h NNW
Vindstød11 km/h
UV-indeks0.1 · Lav
Skydække8%
Tryk997 hPa
SigtbarhedExcellent · 40 km
Luftkvalitet21 · Good
Solopgang6:41 AM
Solnedgang8:25 PM
Måne🌔 Waxing gibbous · 93%

Open-Meteo Updated 5:31 AM, okt 24 local time.

⚠️man, okt 26: heavy rain, 55 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️ons, okt 28: heavy rain, 30 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

lørurday, okt 24

🌦️ 15° / 11°

Light drizzle · 5% rain · wind 23 km/h

sønday, okt 25

🌧️ 16° / 11°

Heavy drizzle · 73% rain · wind 23 km/h

Ting at lave in Fiordland National Park

Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Fiordland National Park.

Quick facts about Fiordland National Park

TypeNational park
RegionSouthland
LandNew Zealand
KontinentOceanien
Koordinater45°24′51.8″S 167°43′4.8″E (-45.4144, 167.718)
Established1952
Known forMilford Sound and glacial fiords
Lokal tid5:31 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar
KlimaTemperate

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Fiordland National Park?

Fiordland National Park is a national park in Southland. Its coordinates are -45.4144, 167.718. It lies in Oceanien.

What is the weather like in Fiordland National Park lige nu?

It is currently 14°C (57°F) med klar himmel. Luftfugtighed is 74% and wind is 5 km/h.

When is the best time og visit Fiordland National Park?

januar offer the most comfortable conditions in Fiordland National Park, which has a temperate climate. juni, september and oktober are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Fiordland National Park in?

Fiordland National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 5:31 AM.

What is the nearest airport og Fiordland National Park?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 91 km away.

What are the top things og do in Fiordland National Park?

Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognose and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Luftkvalitet and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 oktober 24, 2026 at 5:31 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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