Kaikoura Klima and Average Vejr
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.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marts | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Højest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares med nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| marlborough | 101 km | 13°C | about the same | 850 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1423 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 705 mm |
Bedste rejsetid Kaikoura
Go in februar, marts, september and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december og februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What og pack, what og skip
- Normal seasonal clothing - nothing unusual is needed this week
- If your dates are flexible, avoid april, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 18°C (64°F) in Kaikoura med mest klart. Det føles som 21°C. I dag ligger temperaturen mellem 9°C og 18°C. Sandsynligheden for nedbør er 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - fremragende — tag af sted nu.
Det bedste tidspunkt at besøge Kaikoura is februar, marts, september 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 20°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 about average for oktober. The forecast high of 18°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month. The best window og be outside is roughly 4 PM og 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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 | 8:26 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar, marts, september and november |
| Klima | Temperate |
Vejr map for Kaikoura
Animated model layers. Pick a layer og load it.
Animated layers by Vindy. For pin-level detail and nearby places, see the interactive map below.
Explore Kaikoura
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
Klima for related places
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 18°C (64°F) med mest klart. Luftfugtighed is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time og visit Kaikoura?
februar, marts, september 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 8:26 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.
Related articles
Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Prognose and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet 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 oktober 6, 2026 at 8:26 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
