Attraction in Southland

Milford Sound Klima and Average Vreme

Klima of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌦️ 13°C now🕔 6:07 PM local📅 Best: januar, februar and decembar

Klima in Milford Sound month by month

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

janfebmaraprmajjunjulavgsepoktnovdecLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
MesecAvg highAvg lowKišafallRating
januar20°12°425 mm★★★☆☆
februar19°12°382 mm★★★☆☆
mart18°11°467 mm★★☆☆☆
april16°10°492 mm★★☆☆☆
maj14°7°347 mm★★☆☆☆
jun13°6°406 mm★★☆☆☆
jul12°6°359 mm★☆☆☆☆
avgust12°5°469 mm★★☆☆☆
septembar12°5°592 mm★★☆☆☆
oktobar13°7°672 mm★★☆☆☆
novembar16°9°544 mm★★☆☆☆
decembar18°11°537 mm★★★☆☆

Klima type: Temperate. Izvor: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Milford Sound

Visokoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day26°Cdec 29, 2025
Coldest night-2°Cjul 26, 2026
Wettest day169 mmokt 24, 2024

How Milford Sound compares uz nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Milford Sound.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand0 km12°Cabout the same5692 mm
Queenstown74 km10°C2°C cooler1645 mm
Lake Wakatipu76 km10°C2°C cooler1625 mm
Queenstown Airport79 km10°C2°C cooler1625 mm
Fiordland National Park87 km10°C2°C cooler2159 mm

Najbolje vreme za posetu Milford Sound

Go in januar, februar and decembar. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: jun, jul and avgust - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

januar★★★☆☆
februar★★★☆☆
mart★★☆☆☆
april★★☆☆☆
maj★★☆☆☆
jun★★☆☆☆
jul★☆☆☆☆
avgust★★☆☆☆
septembar★★☆☆☆
oktobar★★☆☆☆
novembar★★☆☆☆
decembar★★★☆☆

What this means for Milford Sound

Compared uz normal

Today is about average for oktobar. The forecast high of 13°C is in line uz the 13°C typical for this month.

Kiša chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

Putovanja and driving

Udari do 75 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in decembar do februar.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.

What do pack, what do skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 11°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 6 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 75 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid jun, jul and avgust - historically the least comfortable months here.

Sažetak

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

Trenutno je 13°C (55°F) in Milford Sound uz light drizzle. Oseća se kao 10°C. Danas su temperature od 10°C do 13°C. Verovatnoća padavina je 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - dovoljno — planirajte prema vremenu.

Najbolje vreme za posetu Milford Sound is januar, februar and decembar. Klima je temperate. jun, jul and avgust tend do be the least comfortable months. januar is the warmest month uz average highs near 20°C, while septembar is the coldest uz 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.

Jednostavno rečeno. Today is about average for oktobar. The forecast high of 13°C is in line uz the 13°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 12 PM do 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 8.8/10. Udari do 75 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

TipAttraction
RegionSouthland
DržavaНови Зеланд
KontinentOkeanija
Koordinate44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974)
Known fora fiord uz sheer cliffs and waterfalls
Lokalno vreme6:07 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best monthsjanuar, februar and decembar
KlimaTemperate

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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 Okeanija.

What is the weather like in Milford Sound sada?

It is currently 13°C (55°F) uz light drizzle. Vlažnost is 82% and wind is 20 km/h.

When is the best time do visit Milford Sound?

januar, februar and decembar offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. jun, jul and avgust 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 6:07 PM.

What is the nearest airport do Milford Sound?

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

What are the top things do 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.
Prognoza and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Kvalitet vazduha and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Klima 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 oktobar 6, 2026 at 6:07 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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