Kaikoura Klima and Average Wetter
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.
| Monat | Durchschnittliches Maximum | Durchschnittliches Minimum | Niederschlag | Bewertung |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januar | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februar | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| März | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mai | 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 | ★★★★☆ |
| Dezember | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Quelle: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Hochest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares mit nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Märlborough | 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 |
Beste Reisezeit Kaikoura
Go in Februar, März, 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 slightly cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.3°C below the 17°C typical for this month.
Regen is very unlikely today – plans do not need a backup.
Sichtweite is down und 0,6 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in Dezember und Februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What und pack, what und skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, Juni and Juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
Zusammenfassung
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Die Einwohnerzahl beträgt etwa 2.200.
Aktuell sind es 12°C (53°F) in Kaikoura mit klar. Die gefühlte Temperatur beträgt 12°C. Heute liegen die Temperaturen zwischen 6°C und 14°C. Die Niederschlagswahrscheinlichkeit beträgt 0%. Die Bedingungen für Besichtigungen erreichen 7.1/10 – gute bedingungen.
Die beste Reisezeit für Kaikoura is Februar, März, September and November. Das Klima ist temperate. April, Juni and Juli sind meist die ungemütlichsten Mo.ate. Februar ist der wärmste Mo.at mit durchschnittlichen Höchstwerten um 20°C, während August ist der kälteste Mo.at mit Tiefstwerten um 5°C.
Der nächstgelegene große Flughafen ist Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 492 km away. Zu den Sehenswürdigkeiten in der Nähe gehören South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.
Kurz gesagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for Oktober. The forecast high of 14°C is 2.3°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window und be outside is roughly 5 PM und 8 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. running is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 10/10. Sichtweite is down und 0,6 km – use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | Neuseeland |
| Kontinent | Ozeanien |
| Koordinaten | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Bevölkerung | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Ortszeit | 10:37 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Beste Monate | Februar, März, September and November |
| 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 Ozeanien.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura jetzt?
It is currently 12°C (53°F) mit klar. Luftfeuchtigkeit is 94% and wind is 1 km/h.
When is the best time und visit Kaikoura?
Februar, März, 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 Ortszeit is 10:38 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport und Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things und 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. |
|---|---|
| Vorhersage and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftqualität 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 5, 2026 at 10:38 PM Ortszeit. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
