Attraction in Southland

Milford Sound Klima and Average Vrijeme

Klima of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 14°C now🕔 8:13 AM local📅 Best: siječanj, veljača and prosinac

Klima in Milford Sound month by month

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

sijveložtrasvilipsrpkolrujlisstuproLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MjesecAvg highAvg lowKišafallRating
siječanj20°12°425 mm★★★☆☆
veljača19°12°382 mm★★★☆☆
ožujak18°11°467 mm★★☆☆☆
travanj16°10°492 mm★★☆☆☆
svi14°7°347 mm★★☆☆☆
lipanj13°6°406 mm★★☆☆☆
srpanj12°6°359 mm★☆☆☆☆
kolovoz12°5°469 mm★★☆☆☆
rujan12°5°592 mm★★☆☆☆
listopad13°7°672 mm★★☆☆☆
studeni16°9°544 mm★★☆☆☆
prosinac18°11°537 mm★★★☆☆

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

Recent extremes in Milford Sound

Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day26°Cpro 29, 2025
Coldest night-2°Csrp 26, 2026
Wettest day169 mmlis 24, 2024

How Milford Sound compares uz nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Milford Sound.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand0 km12°Cabout the same5692 mm
Queenstown74 km10°C2°C cooler1645 mm
Lake Wakatipu76 km10°C2°C cooler1625 mm
Queenstown Airport79 km10°C2°C cooler1625 mm
Fiordland National Park87 km10°C2°C cooler2159 mm

Najbolje vrijeme za posjet Milford Sound

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

Hardest months: lipanj, srpanj and kolovoz - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

siječanj★★★☆☆
veljača★★★☆☆
ožujak★★☆☆☆
travanj★★☆☆☆
svi★★☆☆☆
lipanj★★☆☆☆
srpanj★☆☆☆☆
kolovoz★★☆☆☆
rujan★★☆☆☆
listopad★★☆☆☆
studeni★★☆☆☆
prosinac★★★☆☆

What this means for Milford Sound

Compared uz normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for listopad. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month.

Kiša chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 30 mm is forecast, which is enough do soak trails and slow traffic.

Putovanja and driving

Vidljivost is down do 2,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Udari do 80 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in prosinac do veljača.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 80 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid lipanj, srpanj and kolovoz - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sažetak

Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord uz sheer cliffs and waterfalls.

Trenutačno je 14°C (58°F) in Milford Sound uz light drizzle. Osjećaj je 13°C. Danas su temperature od 12°C do 15°C. Vjerojatnost oborina je 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - granično.

Najbolje vrijeme za posjet Milford Sound is siječanj, veljača and prosinac. Klima je temperate. lipanj, srpanj and kolovoz tend do be the least comfortable months. siječanj is the warmest month uz average highs near 20°C, while rujan is the coldest uz 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.

Jednostavno rečeno. Today is slightly warmer than average for listopad. The forecast high of 15°C is 1.6°C above the 13°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 2 PM do 5 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9/10. Vidljivost is down do 2,6 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Udari do 80 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

VrstaAttraction
RegionSouthland
Državastui Zeland
KontinentOceanija
Koordinate44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974)
Known fora fiord uz sheer cliffs and waterfalls
Lokalno vrijeme8:13 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthssiječanj, veljača and prosinac
KlimaTemperate

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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 Oceanija.

What is the weather like in Milford Sound sada?

It is currently 14°C (58°F) uz light drizzle. Vlažnost is 98% and wind is 17 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Milford Sound?

siječanj, veljača and prosinac offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. lipanj, srpanj and kolovoz 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 8:13 AM.

What is the nearest airport do Milford Sound?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.

What are the top things do 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Prognoza and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kvaliteta zraka 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 listopad 26, 2026 at 8:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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