Best Time έως Visit Milford Sound
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Milford Sound: Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος. Μήνας-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Milford Sound
Go in Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Κλίμα in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Μάι | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Milford Sound compares με 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 έως pack, what έως skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 76 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord με sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 12°C (53°F) in Milford Sound με Νεφελώδης. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 11°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 10°C έως 13°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - Οριακές.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Milford Sound is Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Ιανουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near 20°C, while Σεπτέμβριος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is about average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 13°C is in line με the 13°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 3 PM έως 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.7/10. Ορατότητα is down έως 1,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Ριπές έως 76 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.
Καιρός στο Milford Sound τώρα
Open-Meteo Updated 7:59 PM, Οκτ 2 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 18° / 4°
Νεφελώδης · 0% rain · wind 13 km/h
🌦️ 15° / 7°
Light drizzle · 0% rain · wind 9 km/h
Τι να κάνετε in Milford Sound
Αξιοθέατα, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.
Quick facts about Milford Sound
| Τύπος | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord με sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Τοπική ώρα | 7:59 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | 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 Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound τώρα?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) με Νεφελώδης. Υγρασία is 98% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Milford Sound?
Ιανουάριος, Φεβρουάριος and Δεκέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. Ιούνιος, Ιούλιος and Αύγουστος 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 7:59 PM.
What is the nearest airport έως Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 2, 2026 at 7:59 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
