Best Time og Visit Milford Sound
Bedste rejsetid Milford Sound: januar, februar and december. Måned-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Bedste rejsetid Milford Sound
Go in januar, februar and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klima in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| marts | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Milford Sound compares med 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 og pack, what og 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 juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumé
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord med sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Lige nu er det 11°C (53°F) in Milford Sound med regn. Det føles som 10°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 9°C og 12°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Milford Sound is januar, februar and december. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend og be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 20°C, while september is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.7°C below 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. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.2/10. Vindstød og 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.
Vejret i Milford Sound lige nu
Open-Meteo Updated 3:16 PM, okt 1 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 19° / 6°
Overskyet · 15% rain · wind 12 km/h
☁️ 16° / 8°
Overskyet · 2% rain · wind 16 km/h
Ting at lave in Milford Sound
Attraktioner, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.
Quick facts about Milford Sound
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord med sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Lokal tid | 3:16 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and december |
| Klima | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound lige nu?
It is currently 11°C (53°F) med regn. Luftfugtighed is 98% and wind is 13 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Milford Sound?
januar, februar and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august 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 3:16 PM.
What is the nearest airport og Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 oktober 1, 2026 at 3:16 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
