Kaikoura Климат and Average Време
Климат of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Климат in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Месец | Avg high | Avg low | Дъждfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| януари | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| февруари | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| март | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| април | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| май | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юни | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| юли | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| август | 12° | 5° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| септември | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| октомври | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ноември | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| декември | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Климат type: Temperate. Източник: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Високоest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares с nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| марlborough | 101 km | 13°C | about the same | 833 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1403 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 686 mm |
Най-добро време за посещение Kaikoura
Go in февруари, март and ноември. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: април, юни and юли - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.6°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
Дъжд is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Пориви до 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in декември до февруари.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What до pack, what до skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid април, юни and юли - historically the least comfortable months here.
Обобщение
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Населението е около 2.200.
В момента е 16°C (60°F) in Kaikoura с Ясно небе. Усеща се като 15°C. Днес температурите са от 6°C до 16°C. Вероятността за валежи е 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - Отлично — тръгнете сега.
Най-доброто време за посещение на Kaikoura is февруари, март and ноември. Климатът е temperate. април, юни and юли tend до be the least comfortable months. февруари is the warmest month с average highs near 20°C, while август is the coldest с 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.
Накратко. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.6°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 11 AM до 2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.9/10. Пориви до 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Тип | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Държава | Нова Зеландия |
| Континент | Океания |
| Координати | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Население | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Местно време | 1:46 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | февруари, март and ноември |
| Климат | 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 Океания.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura в момента?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) с Ясно небе. Влажност is 69% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time до visit Kaikoura?
февруари, март and ноември offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. април, юни and юли are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 1:46 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport до Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things до 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. |
|---|---|
| Прогноза and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Качество на въздуха and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Климат 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 август 24, 2026 at 1:46 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
