Milford Sound Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Milford Sound: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Milford Sound month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 20° | 12° | 425 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 19° | 12° | 382 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mars | 18° | 11° | 467 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| april | 16° | 10° | 492 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| maj | 14° | 7° | 347 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 6° | 406 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 359 mm | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| augusti | 12° | 5° | 469 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| september | 12° | 5° | 592 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| oktober | 13° | 7° | 672 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| november | 16° | 9° | 544 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| december | 18° | 11° | 537 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Milford Sound
Högest 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Milford Sound
Go in januari, februari and december. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: juni, juli and augusti - 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 och soak trails and slow traffic.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C - an unusually even climate through the year.
What och pack, what och 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 augusti - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord med sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Just nu är det 10°C (49°F) in Milford Sound med mulet. Det känns som 8°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 9°C och 12°C. Risken för nederbörd är 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - godtagbart — planera efter vädret.
Bästa tiden att besöka Milford Sound is januari, februari and december. Klimatet är temperate. juni, juli and augusti tend och be the least comfortable months. januari 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.
Enkelt förklarat. 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 och be outside is roughly 9 AM och 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
| Typ | Attraction |
|---|---|
| Region | Southland |
| Land | Nya Zeeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| 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 | 2:54 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | januari, februari and december |
| Klimat | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound just nu?
It is currently 10°C (49°F) med mulet. Luftfuktighet is 92% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Milford Sound?
januari, februari and december offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. juni, juli and augusti 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 2:54 PM.
What is the nearest airport och Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 79 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 2:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
