Milford Sound Klima and Average Vær
Klima of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| august | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| desember | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Høyest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares med 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 |
Beste tid å besøke Milford Sound
Go in januar, februar and desember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and august - 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 12°C is 1.5°C below the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 14 mm is forecast, which is enough til soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
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 - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammendrag
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord med sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Akkurat nå er det 10°C (49°F) in Milford Sound med overskyet. Det føles som 8°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 9°C til 12°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - greit — planlegg etter været.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Milford Sound is januar, februar and desember. Klimaet er temperate. juni, juli and august tend til be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month med average highs near 20°C, while september is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 12°C is 1.5°C below the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 9 AM til 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.5/10. 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 | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord med sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Lokal tid | 1:02 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and desember |
| Klima | 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound akkurat nå?
It is currently 10°C (49°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 92% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Milford Sound?
januar, februar and desember offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and august 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 1:02 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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 1, 2026 at 1:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
