Best Time en Visit Milford Sound
Beste reistijd Milford Sound: januari, februari and december. Maand-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Beste reistijd Milford Sound
Go in januari, februari and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augustus – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Klimaat in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maart | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mei | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Milford Sound compares met 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 |
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 11°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell – 6 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints terwijl gusts stay above 75 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and augustus – historically the least comfortable months here.
Samenvatting
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord met sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Op dit moment is het 13°C (55°F) in Milford Sound met lichte motregen. Het voelt als 10°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 10°C en 13°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 6.4/10 – redelijk — plan rond het weer.
De beste tijd om Milford Sound is januari, februari and december. Het klimaat is temperate. juni, juli and augustus zijn meestal de minst comfortabele maanden. januari is de warmste maand, met gemiddelde maxima rond 20°C, terwijl september is de koudste maand, met minima rond 5°C.
De dichtstbijzijnde grote luchthaven is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 79 km away. Nabijgelegen hoogtepunten zijn Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Kort gezegd. Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is in line met the 13°C typical for this month. The best window en be outside is roughly 12 PM en 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 8.8/10. Windstoten en 75 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.
Weer in Milford Sound nu
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Bron: Open-Meteo. Bijgewerkt 4:39 PM, okt 6 lokale tijd.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 17° / 10°
Motregen · 39% rain · wind 13 km/h
🌦️ 17° / 11°
Lichte motregen · 49% rain · wind 7 km/h
Dingen om te doen in Milford Sound
Attracties, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.
Quick facts about Milford Sound
| Type | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Land | Nieuw-Zeeland |
| Continent | Oceanië |
| Coördinaten | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord met sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Lokale tijd | 4:39 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste maanden | januari, februari and december |
| Klimaat | 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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound nu?
It is currently 13°C (55°F) met lichte motregen. Luchtvochtigheid is 82% and wind is 20 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Milford Sound?
januari, februari and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augustus are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milford Sound in?
Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 4:39 PM.
What is the nearest airport en Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 4:39 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
