If you’re planning a trip to Milford Sound, one of the biggest questions we see is: what is the best time of year to visit?

And honestly - there’s no bad season here. Milford Sound is incredible year-round, but every season feels completely different.

So today we're going to guide you through what to expect in each season - including weather, average temperatures, wildlife, hiking, crowds, and some helpful tips.

We're Luxe Tours; a locally-owned, small-group tour based in Fiordland, operating daily Milford Sound tours from Queenstown and Te Anau - so we’ve seen enough of the seasons change to know what to expect!

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
00:31 An introduction to Milford Sound
01:00 Spring in Milford Sound
02:31 Summer in Milford Sound
03:36 Autumn in Milford Sound
04:24 Winter in Milford Sound
06:27 Overview and conclusion