Milford Sound Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| apríl | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maí | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 5° | 361 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 766 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| október | 14° | 7° | 483 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| nóvember | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Milford Sound
Go in janúar, febrúar and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: júní, júlí and ágúst - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 11°C is 2.8°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 50 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Vindhviður til 87 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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What til pack, what til 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 87 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid júní, júlí and ágúst - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord með sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Núna er hitinn 10°C (51°F) in Milford Sound með light showers. Hitinn finnst vera 8°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 7°C til 11°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.8/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Milford Sound is janúar, febrúar and desember. Loftslagið er temperate. júní, júlí and ágúst tend til be the least comfortable months. janúar is the warmest month með average highs near 20°C, while ágúst is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is slightly cooler than average for október. The forecast high of 11°C is 2.8°C below the 14°C typical for this month. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 8.9/10. Vindhviður til 87 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
| Tegund | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord með sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Staðartími | 11:37 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | janúar, febrúar and desember |
| Loftslag | 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 Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound núna?
It is currently 10°C (51°F) með light showers. Raki is 99% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Milford Sound?
janúar, febrúar and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. júní, júlí and ágúst 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 11:37 PM.
What is the nearest airport til Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 28, 2026 at 11:37 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
