Fiordland National Park Weather Forecast
Fiordland National Park weather: Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Fiordland National Park is a national park in Southland. Fiordland National Park is a national park known for Milford Sound and glacial fiords.
The best time to visit Fiordland National Park is January. The climate is temperate. June, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 66°F, while July is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 57 mi away. Nearby highlights include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound and South Island.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Climate in Fiordland National Park month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 50° | 5,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 66° | 50° | 5,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 62° | 48° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 58° | 46° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 53° | 41° | 4,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 49° | 38° | 7,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 47° | 37° | 3,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 49° | 37° | 5,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 52° | 40° | 15,2 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 42° | 11,1 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 60° | 44° | 7,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 49° | 7,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Best time to visit Fiordland National Park
Go in January. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Fiordland National Park?
Fiordland National Park is a national park in Southland. Its coordinates are -45.4144, 167.718. It lies in Oceania.
When is the best time to visit Fiordland National Park?
January offer the most comfortable conditions in Fiordland National Park, which has a temperate climate. June, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What is the nearest airport to Fiordland National Park?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 57 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Fiordland National Park?
Popular options include Lake Wakatipu, Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Milford Sound, South Island and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (national-parks) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 5, 2026 UTC. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
