Attraction in Southland

Milford Sound 气候 and Average 天气

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

🌦️ 11°C now🕔 10:46 PM local📅 Best: 一月, 二月 and 十二月

气候 in Milford Sound month by month

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

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月20°12°426 mm★★★☆☆
二月19°12°381 mm★★★☆☆
三月18°11°466 mm★★☆☆☆
四月16°10°492 mm★★☆☆☆
五月14°348 mm★★☆☆☆
六月13°409 mm★★☆☆☆
七月12°356 mm☆☆☆☆
八月12°265 mm★★☆☆☆
九月12°719 mm★★☆☆☆
十月13°672 mm★★☆☆☆
十一月16°544 mm★★☆☆☆
十二月18°11°537 mm★★★☆☆

气候 type: Temperate. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Milford Sound

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

Hottest day26°C十二月 29, 2025
Coldest night-2°C七月 26, 2026
Wettest day162 mm十月 23, 2024

How Milford Sound compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Milford Sound.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
Te Wahipounamu - South West New Zealand0 km12°Cabout the same5615 mm
Queenstown74 km10°C2°C cooler1659 mm
Lake Wakatipu76 km10°C1°C cooler1659 mm
Queenstown Airport79 km10°C2°C cooler1659 mm
Fiordland National Park87 km10°C2°C cooler2190 mm

最佳旅游时间 Milford Sound

Go in 一月, 二月 and 十二月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 六月, 七月 and 八月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★★☆☆
二月★★★☆☆
三月★★☆☆☆
四月★★☆☆☆
五月★★☆☆☆
六月★★☆☆☆
七月☆☆☆☆
八月★★☆☆☆
九月★★☆☆☆
十月★★☆☆☆
十一月★★☆☆☆
十二月★★★☆☆

What this means for Milford Sound

Compared,天气为normal

Today is about average for 九月. The forecast high of 12°C is in line,天气为the 12°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 35 mm is forecast, which is enough至soak trails and slow traffic.

旅行 and driving

阵风至66 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 十二月至二月.

Worth knowing

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

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 7 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 66 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 六月, 七月 and 八月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

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

目前气温为11°C (52°F) in Milford Sound,天气为light showers. 体感温度为9°C. 今天气温在10°C至12°C. 降水概率为100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.2/10 - 一般 — 根据天气安排.

最佳旅游时间是Milford Sound is 一月, 二月 and 十二月. 气候为temperate. 六月, 七月 and 八月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 一月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 20°C, while 八月 is the coldest,天气为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.

简单来说。 Today is about average for 九月. The forecast high of 12°C is in line,天气为the 12°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 12 PM至3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9/10. 阵风至66 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

类型Attraction
RegionSouthland
国家新西兰
大洲大洋洲
坐标44°38′29″S 167°53′50.6″E (-44.6414, 167.8974)
Known fora fiord,天气为sheer cliffs and waterfalls
当地时间10:46 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best months一月, 二月 and 十二月
气候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 大洋洲.

What is the weather like in Milford Sound现在?

It is currently 11°C (52°F),天气为light showers. 湿度 is 99% and wind is 17 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Milford Sound?

一月, 二月 and 十二月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Milford Sound, which has a temperate climate. 六月, 七月 and 八月 are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Milford Sound in?

Milford Sound observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 10:46 PM.

What is the nearest airport至Milford Sound?

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

What are the top things至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.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 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 九月 15, 2026 at 10:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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