Kaikoura Klima and Average Počasí
Klima of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klima in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Měsíc | Avg high | Avg low | Déšťfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| leden | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| únor | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| březen | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| duben | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| kvě | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| červen | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| červenec | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| srpen | 12° | 5° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| září | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| říjen | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| listopad | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| prosinec | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Zdroj: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Vysokéest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares s nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| břelborough | 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 |
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Kaikoura
Go in únor, březen and listopad. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: duben, červen and červenec - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly warmer than average for srpen. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.6°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
Déšť is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Nárazy do 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in prosinec do únor.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What do pack, what do 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 duben, červen and červenec - historically the least comfortable months here.
Shrnutí
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Má přibližně 2.200.
Právě teď je 16°C (60°F) in Kaikoura s jasná obloha. Pocitová teplota je 16°C. Dnes se teploty pohybují od 6°C do 16°C. Pravděpodobnost srážek je 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - výborné — vyrazte nyní.
Nejlepší doba k návštěvě Kaikoura is únor, březen and listopad. Podnebí je temperate. duben, červen and červenec tend do be the least comfortable months. únor is the warmest month s average highs near 20°C, while srpen is the coldest s 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.
Jednoduše řečeno. Today is slightly warmer than average for srpen. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.6°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 12 PM do 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.9/10. Nárazy do 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
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Země | lisý Zéland |
| Kontinent | Oceánie |
| Souřadnice | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Obyvatelstvo | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Místní čas | 10:56 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | únor, březen and listopad |
| Klima | 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 Oceánie.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura právě teď?
It is currently 16°C (60°F) s jasná obloha. Vlhkost is 72% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Kaikoura?
únor, březen and listopad offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. duben, červen and červenec 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 10:56 AM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport do Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Předpověď and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kvalita ovzduší and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 srpen 25, 2026 at 10:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
