Milford Sound Reiser Guide
Milford Sound travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time til visit, things til do and nearby places.
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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 12°C (53°F) in Milford Sound med overskyet. Det føles som 10°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 10°C til 14°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 3%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - 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 about average for oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is in line med the 13°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.5/10. Sikt is down til 1,1 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Vindkast til 50 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Kart over Milford Sound
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Koordinater: 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974)
Været i Milford Sound akkurat nå
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 10:58 AM, okt 5 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 18° / 10°
Light drizzle · 37% rain · wind 20 km/h
🌦️ 16° / 12°
Light drizzle · 49% rain · wind 17 km/h
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 | 10:58 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januar, februar and desember |
| Klima | Temperate |
Ting å gjøre in Milford Sound
Attraksjoner, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.
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 til pack, what til skip
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 50 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid juni, juli and august - historically the least comfortable months here.
Flyplasser near Milford Sound
Closest airports med IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 79 km | Queenstown |
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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 12°C (53°F) med overskyet. Luftfuktighet is 82% and wind is 12 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 10:58 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Kart tiles | OpenStreetKart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 5, 2026 at 10:58 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
