Attraction in Southland

Best Time至Visit Milford Sound

最佳旅游时间 Milford Sound: 一月, 二月 and 十二月. 月份-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.

🌦️ 10°C now🕔 9:02 AM local📅 Best: 一月, 二月 and 十二月

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★★★☆☆

气候 in Milford Sound month by month

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

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月20°12°425 mm★★★☆☆
二月19°12°382 mm★★★☆☆
三月18°11°467 mm★★☆☆☆
四月16°10°492 mm★★☆☆☆
五月14°7°347 mm★★☆☆☆
六月13°6°406 mm★★☆☆☆
七月12°5°361 mm★☆☆☆☆
八月12°5°469 mm★★☆☆☆
九月12°5°766 mm★★☆☆☆
十月14°7°483 mm★★☆☆☆
十一月16°9°544 mm★★☆☆☆
十二月18°11°537 mm★★★☆☆

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

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 same5679 mm
Queenstown74 km10°C2°C cooler1627 mm
Lake Wakatipu76 km10°C2°C cooler1625 mm
Queenstown Airport79 km10°C2°C cooler1625 mm
Fiordland National Park87 km10°C2°C cooler2159 mm

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 90 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10°C (50°F) in Milford Sound,天气为毛毛雨. 体感温度为8°C. 今天气温在5°C至10°C. 降水概率为100%. Sightseeing conditions score 4.7/10 - 较差.

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 slightly cooler than average for 十月. The forecast high of 10°C is 3.8°C below the 14°C typical for this month. fishing is the strongest bet in Milford Sound today at 9.3/10. 能见度 is down至3,5 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance. 阵风至90 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.

天气:Milford Sound现在

🌦️
10°C
毛毛雨 · feels like 8°C
湿度98%
风12 km/h WSW
阵风84 km/h
UV指数0 · 低
云量100%
气压996 hPa
能见度Poor · 3 km
空气质量17 · Good
日出6:33 AM
日落8:32 PM
月亮🌖 Waning gibbous · 93%

Open-Meteo Updated 9:02 AM, 十月 29 local time.

⚠️周四, 十月 29: heavy rain, 26 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️周四, 十月 29: damaging gusts至90 km/h.
⚠️周五, 十月 30: damaging gusts至77 km/h.
⚠️周日, 十一月 1: heavy rain, 29 mm. Flooding and delays possible.
⚠️周日, 十一月 1: damaging gusts至110 km/h.
⚠️周一, 十一月 2: heavy rain, 59 mm. Flooding and delays possible.

Weekend outlook

周六urday, 十月 31

🌦️ 11° / 1°

毛毛雨 · 53% rain · wind 10 km/h

周日day, 十一月 1

⛈️ 14° / 11°

雷暴 · 100% rain · wind 32 km/h

可做的活动 in Milford Sound

景点, parks and landmarks in and around Milford Sound.

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9:02 AM (UTC+13:00)
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 10°C (50°F),天气为毛毛雨. 湿度 is 98% and wind is 12 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+13:00). The local time is 9:02 AM.

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 十月 29, 2026 at 9:02 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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