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Destination

Milford Road

Southland, New Zealand
Best timeNov–Mar
Set inSouthland, New Zealand
In season~66°F high
Climate
Data source

Climate

Source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

32–63°F
Nearest airportZQN
CurrencyNZD
LanguageEnglish
TimezoneUTC+12:00
The drive
Route map for Milford Road
StartFinish
71miles
Historical monthly weather

Sweet spotPeak Jan–Mar. Go in Apr for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightFeb · 36%
WarmestJan · 63°F
WettestJul
Best windowNov–Mar
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Bar height is the typical daytime high; color shows sunny share of daylight. The shaded months are the ideal window to go.
Weather data & source

2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Through Fiordland tunnels and valleys to Milford Sound.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov–Mar, the 5 months that line up best.

On foot

The classic way in is the Key Summit Track. Nearest airport is ZQN.

Pairs well with

Milford Track
17 mi away
Lake Wakatipu
35 mi away
Cecil Peak
39 mi away
Skyline Gondola
40 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Milford Road?

The best time to visit Milford Road is November–March, in Southland, New Zealand.

Where is Milford Road?

Milford Road is in Southland, New Zealand. The nearest major airport is ZQN.

What is Milford Road known for?

Through Fiordland tunnels and valleys to Milford Sound.

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