Milford Sound Klimaat and Average Weer
Klimaat of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
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° | 5° | 361 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 766 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 14° | 7° | 483 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Hoogest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
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 | 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 |
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.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. 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 en soak trails and slow traffic.
Windstoten en 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 december en februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What en pack, what en 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 terwijl gusts stay above 87 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 10°C (51°F) in Milford Sound met lichte buien. Het voelt als 8°C. Vandaag ligt de temperatuur tussen 7°C en 11°C. De kans op neerslag is 100%. De omstandigheden voor sightseeing scoren 5.8/10 – 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 augustus 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 slightly cooler than average for oktober. 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. Windstoten en 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
| 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 | 10:29 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 10°C (51°F) met lichte buien. Luchtvochtigheid is 99% and wind is 18 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 10:29 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 28, 2026 at 10:29 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
