Kaikoura المناخ and Average الطقس
المناخ of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
المناخ in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| الشهر | Avg high | Avg low | مطرfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| يناير | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| فبراير | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| مارس | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أبريل | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ماي | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يونيو | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| يوليو | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| أغسطس | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| سبتمبر | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| أكتوبر | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| نوفمبر | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ديسمبر | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
المناخ type: Temperate. المصدر: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
مرتفعest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares مع nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| مارlborough | 101 km | 13°C | about the same | 850 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1423 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 705 mm |
أفضل وقت للزيارة Kaikoura
Go in فبراير, مارس, سبتمبر and نوفمبر. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: أبريل, يونيو and يوليو - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.6°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
A 11% chance means most of the area stays dry; a passing shower is possible but short.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in ديسمبر و فبراير.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What و pack, what و skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 14°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid أبريل, يونيو and يوليو - historically the least comfortable months here.
الملخص
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. يبلغ عدد سكانها نحو 2.200.
درجة الحرارة الآن 21°C (70°F) in Kaikoura مع غائم جزئيًا. المحسوسة 23°C. تتراوح درجات الحرارة اليوم بين 13°C و 21°C. احتمال هطول الأمطار 11%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - ممتاز — انطلق الآن.
أفضل وقت لزيارة Kaikoura is فبراير, مارس, سبتمبر and نوفمبر. المناخ temperate. أبريل, يونيو and يوليو tend و be the least comfortable months. فبراير is the warmest month مع average highs near 20°C, while أغسطس is the coldest مع lows near 5°C.
The closest major airport is Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 492 km away. Nearby highlights include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.
باختصار. Today is warmer than average for أكتوبر. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.6°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window و be outside is roughly 3 PM و 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.5/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| النوع | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| الدولة | نيوزيلندا |
| القارة | أوقيانوسيا |
| الإحداثيات | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| السكان | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| التوقيت المحلي | 8:58 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | فبراير, مارس, سبتمبر and نوفمبر |
| المناخ | Temperate |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Kaikoura?
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Its coordinates are -42.4, 173.68. It lies in أوقيانوسيا.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura الآن?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) مع غائم جزئيًا. الرطوبة is 73% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time و visit Kaikoura?
فبراير, مارس, سبتمبر and نوفمبر offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. أبريل, يونيو and يوليو are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The local time is 8:58 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport و Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things و do in Kaikoura?
Popular options include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| التوقعات and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| جودة الهواء and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| المناخ averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, 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 أكتوبر 26, 2026 at 8:58 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
