Kaikoura Κλίμα and Average Καιρός
Κλίμα of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Κλίμα in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Μήνας | Avg high | Avg low | Βροχήfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ιανουάριος | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Φεβρουάριος | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Μάρτιος | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Απρίλιος | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Μάι | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούνιος | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Ιούλιος | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Αύγουστος | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Σεπτέμβριος | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Οκτώβριος | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Νοέμβριος | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Δεκέμβριος | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Κλίμα type: Temperate. Πηγή: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Υψηλόest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares με nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Μάρlborough | 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 |
Καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη Kaikoura
Go in Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Σεπτέμβριος and Νοέμβριος. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: Απρίλιος, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Βροχή 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 Δεκέμβριος έως Φεβρουάριος.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What έως pack, what έως skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid Απρίλιος, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος - historically the least comfortable months here.
Περίληψη
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Ο πληθυσμός είναι περίπου 2.200.
Αυτή τη στιγμή είναι 21°C (70°F) in Kaikoura με Κυρίως αίθριος. Η αισθητή θερμοκρασία είναι 26°C. Σήμερα η θερμοκρασία κυμαίνεται από 14°C έως 21°C. Η πιθανότητα βροχής είναι 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - Εξαιρετικές συνθήκες — φύγετε τώρα.
Η καλύτερη εποχή για επίσκεψη στο Kaikoura is Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Σεπτέμβριος and Νοέμβριος. Το κλίμα είναι temperate. Απρίλιος, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος tend έως be the least comfortable months. Φεβρουάριος is the warmest month με average highs near 20°C, while Αύγουστος is the coldest με 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.
Με απλά λόγια. Today is warmer than average for Οκτώβριος. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window έως be outside is roughly 4 PM έως 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
| Τύπος | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Χώρα | Νέα Ζηλανδία |
| Ήπειρος | Ωκεανία |
| Συντεταγμένες | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Πληθυσμός | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Τοπική ώρα | 2:25 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Σεπτέμβριος and Νοέμβριος |
| Κλίμα | 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 Ωκεανία.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura τώρα?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) με Κυρίως αίθριος. Υγρασία is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time έως visit Kaikoura?
Φεβρουάριος, Μάρτιος, Σεπτέμβριος and Νοέμβριος offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. Απρίλιος, Ιούνιος and Ιούλιος 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 2:25 AM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport έως Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things έως 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. |
|---|---|
| Πρόγνωση and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Ποιότητα αέρα and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Κλίμα 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 Οκτώβριος 25, 2026 at 2:25 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
