Milford Sound Weather Forecast
Milford Sound weather: 55°F, drizzle. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Milford Sound is a tourist attraction in Southland. Milford Sound is a landmark known for a fiord with sheer cliffs and waterfalls.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Milford Sound with drizzle. It feels like 56°F. Today runs from 49°F to 56°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 5/10 - marginal.
The best time to visit Milford Sound is January, February and December. The climate is temperate. June, July and August tend to be the least comfortable months. January is the warmest month with average highs near 67°F, while September is the coldest with lows near 41°F.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 49 mi away. Nearby highlights include Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand, Lake Wakatipu, Fiordland National Park and Aoraki / Mount Cook.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 56°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 1 PM to 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.8/10. Visibility is down to 1,0 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 47 mph 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.
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Weather in Milford Sound right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 3:57 PM, Oct 2 local time.
Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Milford Sound
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | ⛈️ Violent showers | 56° / 49° | 100% · 2,8 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 40° | 5% | 8 mph | 6 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 44° | 0% · 0,0 in | 6 mph | 6 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 48° | 6% · 0,1 in | 8 mph | 6 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 57° / 49° | 84% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 51° | 84% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 46° | 42% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 47° | 25% | 4 mph | 7 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 50° | 49% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 7 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 58° / 56° | 57% · 0,5 in | 10 mph | 7 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌧️ Showers | 61° / 57° | 50% · 0,7 in | 11 mph | 7 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌧️ Showers | 59° / 58° | 73% · 1,4 in | 16 mph | 6 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | ⛈️ Thunderstorm | 59° / 50° | 69% · 3,1 in | 15 mph | 7 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 🌦️ Light showers | 51° / 45° | 52% · 0,8 in | 6 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 54° / 43° | 32% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 6 |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 🌧️ Showers | 49° / 37° | 19% · 0,8 in | 13 mph | 3 |
Climate in Milford Sound 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 | 67° | 54° | 16,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 66° | 53° | 15,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 64° | 51° | 18,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 61° | 49° | 19,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 57° | 45° | 13,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 43° | 16,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 42° | 14,1 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 41° | 18,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 53° | 41° | 23,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| October | 56° | 44° | 26,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 61° | 47° | 21,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 64° | 52° | 21,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for Milford Sound
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Air quality and pollen in Milford Sound
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Milford Sound
Go in January, February and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: June, July and August - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Milford Sound right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with drizzle. Humidity is 99% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Milford Sound?
January, February and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. June, July and August 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 3:57 PM.
What is the nearest airport to Milford Sound?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 49 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| 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 October 2, 2026 at 3:57 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
