Milford Sound Climat and Average Météo
Climat of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Climat in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| février | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avril | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juin | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juillet | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| août | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| septembre | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| octobre | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembre | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| décembre | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Élevéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares avec 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 |
Meilleur moment pour visiter Milford Sound
Go in janvier, février and décembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juin, juillet and août – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 14°C is in line avec the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilité is down à 0,6 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 53 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 décembre à février.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What à pack, what à 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 tandis que gusts stay above 53 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juin, juillet and août – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord avec sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Actuellement, il fait 14°C (56°F) in Milford Sound avec bruine légère. La température ressentie est de 11°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 11°C à 14°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 100%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 4.4/10 – marginal.
La meilleure période pour visiter Milford Sound is janvier, février and décembre. Le climat est temperate. juin, juillet and août sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. janvier est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 20°C, tandis que septembre est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 5°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 79 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
En termes simples. Today is about average for octobre. The forecast high of 14°C is in line avec the 13°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 3 PM à 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.1/10. Visibilité is down à 0,6 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rafales à 53 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
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Pays | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Continent | Océanie |
| Coordonnées | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord avec sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Heure locale | 9:52 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | janvier, février and décembre |
| Climat | 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 Océanie.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound maintenant?
It is currently 14°C (56°F) avec bruine légère. Humidité is 81% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Milford Sound?
janvier, février and décembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. juin, juillet and août are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milford Sound in?
Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 9:52 PM.
What is the nearest airport à Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 24, 2026 at 9:52 PM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
