Milford Sound Ilmasto and Average Sää
Ilmasto of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Ilmasto in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Kuukausi | Avg high | Avg low | Sadefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| tammikuu | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| helmikuu | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maaliskuu | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| huhtikuu | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| tou | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| kesäkuu | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| heinäkuu | 12° | 5° | 361 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| elokuu | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| syyskuu | 12° | 5° | 766 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| lokakuu | 14° | 7° | 483 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| marraskuu | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| joulukuu | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Ilmasto type: Temperate. Lähde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Korkeaest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares ja 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 | 5679 mm |
| Queenstown | 74 km | 10°C | 2°C cooler | 1627 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 |
Paras aika vierailla Milford Sound
Go in tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 10°C is 4.1°C below the 14°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 23 mm is forecast, which is enough ja soak trails and slow traffic.
Puuskat ja 77 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 joulukuu ja helmikuu.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What ja pack, what ja 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 77 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu - historically the least comfortable months here.
Yhteenveto
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord ja sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Tällä hetkellä lämpötila on 6°C (43°F) in Milford Sound ja light drizzle. Tuntuu kuin 5°C. Tänään lämpötila vaihtelee 5°C ja 10°C. laeen todennäköisyys on 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.6/10 - rajallinen.
Paras aika matkustaa kohteeseen Milford Sound is tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu. Ilmasto on temperate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu tend ja be the least comfortable months. tammikuu is the warmest month ja average highs near 20°C, while elokuu is the coldest ja 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.
Yksinkertaisesti sanottuna. Today is cooler than average for lokakuu. The forecast high of 10°C is 4.1°C below the 14°C typical for this month. The best window ja be outside is roughly 6 PM ja 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.4/10. Puuskat ja 77 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
| Tyyppi | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Maa | Uusi-Seelanti |
| Maanosa | Oseania |
| Koordinaatit | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord ja sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Paikallinen aika | 8:47 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu |
| Ilmasto | 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound nyt?
It is currently 6°C (43°F) ja light drizzle. Kosteus is 95% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time ja visit Milford Sound?
tammikuu, helmikuu and joulukuu offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. kesäkuu, heinäkuu and elokuu 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 8:47 PM.
What is the nearest airport ja Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things ja 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. |
|---|---|
| Ennuste and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ilmanlaatu and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Ilmasto 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 lokakuu 29, 2026 at 8:47 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
