Attraction in Southland

Best Time до Visit Milford Sound

Лучшее время для посещения Milford Sound: январь, февраль and декабрь. Месяц-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌦️ 11°C now🕔 2:02 PM local📅 Best: январь, февраль and декабрь

Лучшее время для посещения Milford Sound

Go in январь, февраль and декабрь. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: июнь, июль and август - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★★☆☆
февраль★★★☆☆
март★★☆☆☆
апрель★★☆☆☆
май★★☆☆☆
июнь★★☆☆☆
июль☆☆☆☆
август☆☆☆☆
сентябрь★★☆☆☆
октябрь★★☆☆☆
ноябрь★★☆☆☆
декабрь★★★☆☆

Климат in Milford Sound month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
МесяцAvg highAvg lowДождьfallRating
январь20°12°426 mm★★★☆☆
февраль19°12°381 mm★★★☆☆
март18°11°466 mm★★☆☆☆
апрель16°10°492 mm★★☆☆☆
май14°348 mm★★☆☆☆
июнь13°409 mm★★☆☆☆
июль12°357 mm☆☆☆☆
август11°277 mm☆☆☆☆
сентябрь12°719 mm★★☆☆☆
октябрь13°672 mm★★☆☆☆
ноябрь16°544 mm★★☆☆☆
декабрь18°11°537 mm★★★☆☆

Климат type: Temperate. Источник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

How Milford Sound compares и nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Milford Sound.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand0 km12°Cabout the same5628 mm
Queenstown74 km10°C2°C cooler1661 mm
Lake Wakatipu76 km10°C1°C cooler1661 mm
Queenstown Airport79 km10°C2°C cooler1661 mm
Fiordland National Park87 km10°C2°C cooler2197 mm

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • 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
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 60 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid июнь, июль and август - historically the least comfortable months here.

Краткое содержание

Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord и sheer cliffs and waterfalls.

Сейчас температура 11°C (51°F) in Milford Sound и light showers. Ощущается как 9°C. Сегодня температура от 7°C до 11°C. Вероятность осадков — 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.4/10 - Погранично.

Лучшее время для посещения Milford Sound is январь, февраль and декабрь. Климат — temperate. июнь, июль and август tend до be the least comfortable months. январь is the warmest month и average highs near 20°C, while август is the coldest и lows near 4°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.

Проще говоря. Today is about average for август. The forecast high of 11°C is in line и the 11°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 11 AM до 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.2/10. Видимость is down до 2,3 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Порывы до 60 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.

Погода в Milford Sound сейчас

🌦️
11°C
Light showers · feels like 9°C
Влажность94%
Ветер13 km/h NW
Порывы54 km/h
Индекс UV1.1 · Низкий
Облачность98%
Давление1025 hPa
ВидимостьPoor · 2 km
Качество воздуха26 · Good
Восход7:31 AM
Закат6:11 PM
Луна🌔 Waxing gibbous · 80%

Open-Meteo Updated 2:02 PM, авг 24 local time.

⚠️пн, авг 24: heavy rain, 46 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️вт, авг 25: heavy rain, 67 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️вт, авг 25: damaging gusts до 90 km/h.
⚠️ср, авг 26: heavy rain, 109 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️ср, авг 26: damaging gusts до 66 km/h.
⚠️чт, авг 27: heavy rain, 42 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

сбurday, авг 29

🌧️ 11° / 5°

Ливни · 90% rain · wind 12 km/h

всday, авг 30

🌧️ 10° / 3°

Ливни · 82% rain · wind 14 km/h

Чем заняться in Milford Sound

Достопримечательности, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.

Quick facts about Milford Sound

ТипAttraction
RegionSouthland
СтранаНовая Зеландия
КонтинентОкеания
Координаты44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974)
Known fora fiord и sheer cliffs and waterfalls
Местное время2:02 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsянварь, февраль and декабрь
КлиматTemperate

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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 Океания.

What is the weather like in Milford Sound сейчас?

It is currently 11°C (51°F) и light showers. Влажность is 94% and wind is 13 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Milford Sound?

январь, февраль and декабрь offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. июнь, июль and август are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Milford Sound in?

Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:02 PM.

What is the nearest airport до Milford Sound?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.

What are the top things до 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 dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (attractions) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Прогноз and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Качество воздуха and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Климат averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 август 24, 2026 at 2:02 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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