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Milford weather

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Cloudy,rain likely tomorrow

European, the American and the German model agree on a high near 17° in Milford today. Tomorrow looks heavy drizzle around 17°, with a 100% chance of rain.

17°10°
17°12°
16°10°
15°
14°
14°
Todaymodels agreeTomorrowmodels agreeTuesdaymodels agreeWednesdaymodels agreeThursdaysplit ±3°Fridaysplit ±3°
EuropeanECMWF
17°
Cloudy
Today 17°·Low 11°·Rain 51%
AmericanNOAA GFS
18°
Light drizzle
Today 18°·Low ·Rain 6%
GermanDWD ICON
17°
Cloudy
Today 17°·Low 10°·Rain 8%

The weather map: all three models at once

European, American, German side by side around Milford and nearby towns.Live rain radar →
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Next 14 hours

consensus of the three models

14-day forecast

where the models agree, and where they split
Today
Cloudy
17° 10°
models agree
Tomorrow
Heavy drizzle
17° 12°
models agree
Tue
Cloudy
16° 10°
models agree
Wed
Drizzle
15°
models agree
Thu
Heavy drizzle
14°
±3°
Fri
Light drizzle
14°
±3°
Sat
Cloudy
14° 11°
±2°
Sun
Light drizzle
16° 12°
models agree
Mon
Light drizzle
17° 12°
models agree
Tue
Light drizzle
17° 12°
models agree
Wed
Light rain
17° 11°
models agree
Thu
Light rain
17° 10°
±4°
Fri
Cloudy
14°
±2°
Sat
Cloudy
13° 10°
±6°

Milford, New Zealand is at its warmest in Jan (average highs near 23°C) and coldest in Aug (lows around 7°C), with roughly 1406 mm of precipitation across the year. Below, compare what European, American, German forecast for Milford right now, and see exactly where they disagree.

We grade every model against the weather that actually happened, so you can see which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand before you trust any single number.

Milford climate by month

average daytime high and overnight low across a typical year
Jan
23°
17°
Feb
23°
16°
Mar
21°
14°
Apr
20°
14°
May
17°
11°
Jun
16°
10°
Jul
15°
Aug
15°
Sep
16°
10°
Oct
18°
11°
Nov
19°
12°
Dec
22°
15°

Which forecast is most accurate in Milford?

CheckWeather Score — graded against the weather that actually happened
ProviderCheckWeather Score🌡 Temp💨 Wind🌧 RainRun by
European logo
European ★ Best
90
/100rank #1
87±0.7°C95±2.4 km/t8994% hitECMWF - European Centre for Medium-Range Weather ForecastsReading, United Kingdom
G
German
87
/100rank #2
92±0.5°C96±2.2 km/t7687% hitDeutscher Wetterdienst (DWD)Offenbach am Main, Germany
American logo
American
83
/100rank #3
88±0.7°C90±4.8 km/t7184% hitNOAA / NCEP (United States)College Park, Maryland, USA

The CheckWeather Score blends temperature, wind and rain accuracy — each measured against ERA5 (the recorded weather) over the last 30 days across 237 cities. Lower error means a higher score. See which forecast model is most accurate in New Zealand, how we measure forecast accuracy, or which model each weather app uses.

Where the models disagree

temperature and rain, judged separately
DayTemperatureRain
Today±1°17° to 18°±45%6% to 51% chance
Tomorrow±2°16° to 18°±7%93% to 100% chance
Tue±2°15° to 17°±24%8% to 32% chance
Wed±2°14° to 16°±26%15% to 41% chance
Thu±3°13° to 16°±38%55% to 93% chance

The models often agree on temperature and still split on rain — and rain is usually what decides whether a plan survives. A wide rain range means the shower is genuinely uncertain, not that the forecast is wrong.

Sunrise and sunset in Milford

today, local time
Sunrise
06:34
Sunset
18:04
Daylight
11h 30m

Common questions

What's the weather in Milford today?
On this page we show what European, American, German each forecast for Milford today, side by side and updated live. When all three agree the forecast is reliable; when they split, we flag it so you know the day is genuinely less certain.
Will it rain in Milford today or tomorrow?
Check the hourly strip and 7-day forecast above. We compare rain from European, American, German for Milford and flag the days where the models disagree on whether showers actually arrive, which is exactly when a single app can catch you out.
Which forecast is most accurate for Milford?
Over the last 30 days, the European model has been the most accurate for Milford (CheckWeather Score 90/100), ahead of the German at 87. We grade every model against the recorded weather. See the NZ accuracy scoreboard for the full method.
What is the warmest month in Milford?
January is typically the warmest month in Milford, with average highs around 23°C.
How cold does Milford get?
The coldest month in Milford is August, when overnight lows average about 7°C.
How much rain does Milford get?
Milford sees roughly 1406 mm of precipitation a year, with January usually the wettest month.

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