Fiordland National Park Weather Forecast
Fiordland National Park weather: 46°F, light drizzle. 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.
Right now it is 46°F (8°C) in Fiordland National Park with light drizzle. It feels like 44°F. Today runs from 43°F to 47°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5.4/10 - marginal.
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.
In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 47°F is in line with the 49°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Fiordland National Park today at 9.9/10. 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.
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Weather in Fiordland National Park right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:29 AM, Aug 26 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Fiordland National Park
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 47° / 43° | 100% · 0,6 in | 7 mph | 0 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌧️ Rain | 45° / 39° | 100% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 43° | 84% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 43° | 86% · 0,6 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 51° / 39° | 88% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 49° / 44° | 59% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 52° / 44° | 60% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌧️ Showers | 51° / 44° | 93% · 1,1 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 44° | 60% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 52° / 44° | 65% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 52° / 44° | 67% · 0,4 in | 12 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 45° / 39° | 65% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 45° / 39° | 57% · 0,3 in | 6 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 44° | 55% · 0,4 in | 8 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 53° / 41° | 74% · 1,2 in | 8 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | 81% | -- | — |
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° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 49° | 37° | 4,0 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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Air quality and pollen in Fiordland National Park
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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.
What is the weather like in Fiordland National Park right now?
It is currently 46°F (8°C) with light drizzle. Humidity is 89% and wind is 1 mph.
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 time zone is Fiordland National Park in?
Fiordland National Park observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:29 AM.
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 26, 2026 at 2:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
