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Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Má přibližně 2.200.
Právě teď je 15°C (60°F) in Kaikoura s jasná obloha. Pocitová teplota je 14°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 3.9°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 2 PM do 5 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.
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Souřadnice: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
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 | 11:50 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | únor, březen and listopad |
| Klima | Temperate |
Neighboring cities in Canterbury
Sorted by distance from Kaikoura.
Getting do Kaikoura
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · 492 km
- Nelson City · 130 km · roughly 1.9 h driving
- Christchurch · 152 km · roughly 2.2 h driving
- Wellington · 154 km · roughly 2.2 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Letiště near Kaikoura
Closest airports s 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 Oceánie.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura právě teď?
It is currently 15°C (60°F) s jasná obloha. Vlhkost is 62% 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 11:50 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. |
|---|---|
| Mapaa tiles | OpenStreetMapaa 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 srpen 24, 2026 at 11:50 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
