Geografi of Kaikoura
Geografi of Kaikoura: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografi of Kaikoura
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Koordinater: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Befolkning | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Lokal tid | 10:42 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar, marts, oktober and november |
| Klima | Temperate |
Resumé
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Der bor omkring 2.200.
Lige nu er det 11°C (52°F) in Kaikoura med mest klart. Det føles som 6°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 10°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 86%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.5/10 - rimelige — planlæg efter vejret.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Kaikoura is februar, marts, oktober and november. Klimaet er temperate. april, juni and juli tend og be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 21°C, while august is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly warmer than average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is 1.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 7 AM og 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 7.9/10. Vindstød og 52 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Klima in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 21° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 7° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 78 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 96 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura lige nu?
It is currently 11°C (52°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 43% and wind is 18 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Kaikoura?
februar, marts, oktober and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. april, juni and juli 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 10:42 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport og Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things og 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. |
|---|---|
| Kort tiles | OpenStreetKort 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 oktober 29, 2026 at 10:42 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
