Kaikoura Пътуване Guide
Kaikoura travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time до visit, things до do and nearby places.
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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 16°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 12 PM до 3 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.
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Координати: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
Времето в Kaikoura в момента
Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.
Open-Meteo Updated 2:55 PM, авг 24 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 15° / 8°
Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 11 km/h
🌦️ 10° / 3°
Light showers · 45% rain · wind 19 km/h
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 | 2:55 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | февруари, март and ноември |
| Климат | Temperate |
Какво да правите in Kaikoura
Забележителности, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.
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 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.
Летища near Kaikoura
Closest airports с IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 492 km | Queenstown |
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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 72% 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 2:55 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. |
|---|---|
| Карта tiles | OpenStreetКарта contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 2:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
