Milford Sound Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| março | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| abril | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| mai | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| junho | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| julho | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| setembro | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| outubro | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| novembro | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| dezembro | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Milford Sound compares com 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Milford Sound
Go in janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: junho, julho and agosto – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Milford Sound
Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 14°C is in line com the 13°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Visibilidade is down a 0,6 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rajadas a 53 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 dezembro a fevereiro.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C – an unusually even climate through the year.
What a pack, what a 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 enquanto gusts stay above 53 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid junho, julho and agosto – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord com sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 14°C (56°F) in Milford Sound com chuvisco fraco. A sensação térmica é de 11°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 11°C a 14°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 100%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 4.4/10 – marginal.
A melhor época para visitar Milford Sound is janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro. O clima é temperate. junho, julho and agosto costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. janeiro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 20°C, enquanto setembro é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 5°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 79 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão Te Wahipounamu – South West New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
Em termos simples. Today is about average for outubro. The forecast high of 14°C is in line com the 13°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 3 PM a 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.1/10. Visibilidade is down a 0,6 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance. Rajadas a 53 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
| Tipo | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| País | nova Zelândia |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordenadas | 44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974) |
| Known for | a fiord com sheer cliffs and waterfalls |
| Hora local | 3:48 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Melhores meses | janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro |
| Clima | 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound agora?
It is currently 14°C (56°F) com chuvisco fraco. Humidade is 81% and wind is 16 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Milford Sound?
janeiro, fevereiro and dezembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. junho, julho and agosto are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Milford Sound in?
Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 3:48 PM.
What is the nearest airport a Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 3:48 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
