Attraction in Southland

Milford Sound 기후 and Average 날씨

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

🌦️ 13°C now🕔 7:32 PM local📅 Best: 1월, 2월 and 12월

기후 in Milford Sound month by month

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

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
월Avg highAvg low비fallRating
1월20°12°425 mm★★★☆☆
2월19°12°382 mm★★★☆☆
3월18°11°467 mm★★☆☆☆
4월16°10°492 mm★★☆☆☆
5월14°7°347 mm★★☆☆☆
6월13°6°406 mm★★☆☆☆
7월12°6°359 mm★☆☆☆☆
8월12°5°469 mm★★☆☆☆
9월12°5°592 mm★★☆☆☆
10월13°7°672 mm★★☆☆☆
11월16°9°544 mm★★☆☆☆
12월18°11°537 mm★★★☆☆

기후 type: Temperate. 출처: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Milford Sound

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

Hottest day26°C12월 29, 2025
Coldest night-2°C7월 26, 2026
Wettest day169 mm10월 24, 2024

How Milford Sound compares이며 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

방문하기 좋은 시기 Milford Sound

Go in 1월, 2월 and 12월. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 6월, 7월 and 8월 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

1월★★★☆☆
2월★★★☆☆
3월★★☆☆☆
4월★★☆☆☆
5월★★☆☆☆
6월★★☆☆☆
7월★☆☆☆☆
8월★★☆☆☆
9월★★☆☆☆
10월★★☆☆☆
11월★★☆☆☆
12월★★★☆☆

What this means for Milford Sound

Compared이며 normal

Today is about average for 10월. The forecast high of 14°C is in line이며 the 13°C typical for this month.

비 chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

여행 and driving

가시거리 is down에서 0,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 12월에서 2월.

Worth knowing

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

What에서 pack, what에서 skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 6월, 7월 and 8월 - historically the least comfortable months here.

요약

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

현재 기온은 13°C (56°F) in Milford Sound이며 약한 비. 체감온도는 14°C. 오늘 기온은 9°C에서 14°C. 강수 확률은 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - 경계.

방문하기 가장 좋은 시기는 Milford Sound is 1월, 2월 and 12월. 기후는 temperate. 6월, 7월 and 8월 tend에서 be the least comfortable months. 1월 is the warmest month이며 average highs near 20°C, while 9월 is the coldest이며 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.

쉽게 말하면. Today is about average for 10월. The forecast high of 14°C is in line이며 the 13°C typical for this month. The best window에서 be outside is roughly 11 AM에서 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.6/10. 가시거리 is down에서 0,7 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 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

유형Attraction
RegionSouthland
국가뉴질랜드
대륙오세아니아
좌표44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974)
Known fora fiord이며 sheer cliffs and waterfalls
현지 시간7:32 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best months1월, 2월 and 12월
기후Temperate

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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 오세아니아.

What is the weather like in Milford Sound 현재?

It is currently 13°C (56°F)이며 약한 비. 습도 is 96% and wind is 6 km/h.

When is the best time에서 visit Milford Sound?

1월, 2월 and 12월 offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. 6월, 7월 and 8월 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 7:32 PM.

What is the nearest airport에서 Milford Sound?

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

What are the top things에서 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.
예보 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
대기질 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
기후 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 10월 22, 2026 at 7:32 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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