Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

Bay · South Island, 🇳🇿 New Zealand

Area 29 km²

Time zone Pacific/Auckland

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi

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Milford Sound Essentials

Milford Sound, or Piopiotahi, is a glaciated fjord within Fiordland National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage site. This collection features the 1,692-meter Mitre Peak and permanent waterfalls like the 162-meter Bowen Falls and 155-meter Stirling Falls. The area is home to New Zealand fur seals and the Milford Discovery Centre, which houses the country's only floating underwater observatory. Glacial features like the Pembroke Glacier and distinct rock formations including The Lion and The Elephant define this remote wilderness landscape.

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi — Map

Milford Sound / Piopiotahi — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Good

17° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–22°
10° at night
17 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in February

Good

18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 6°–22°
10° at night
15 rainy days
11 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in March

Fair

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 5°–20°
9° at night
17 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Fair

13° (feels like 11°) · extremes 3°–17°
8° at night
17 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in May

Poor

11° (feels like 8°) · extremes 2°–15°
6° at night
20 rainy days
6 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in June

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes 0°–12°
4° at night
18 rainy days
7 sunny days
3 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in July

Poor

8° (feels like 5°) · extremes -1°–11°
3° at night
17 rainy days
7 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 1 · low

Typical weather in August

Poor

9° (feels like 6°) · extremes 0°–12°
4° at night
19 rainy days
8 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in September

Poor

10° (feels like 7°) · extremes 1°–14°
5° at night
19 rainy days
8 sunny days
5 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in October

Poor

12° (feels like 9°) · extremes 2°–16°
5° at night
21 rainy days
10 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Fair

14° (feels like 11°) · extremes 3°–19°
7° at night
17 rainy days
10 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in December

Fair

16° (feels like 14°) · extremes 4°–20°
9° at night
19 rainy days
11 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: New Zealand Dollar NZD $ · Card payments · Widely accepted
Emergency numbers: 111
Electricity: Type I
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Māori
Tap water: Safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +64

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