Best Time à Visit Kaikoura
Meilleur moment pour visiter Kaikoura: février, mars, septembre and novembre. Mois-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Meilleur moment pour visiter Kaikoura
Go in février, mars, septembre and novembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: avril, juin and juillet – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climat in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mois | Max moyenne | Min moyenne | Précipitations | Évaluation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janvier | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| février | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| avril | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juin | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juillet | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| août | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembre | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octobre | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| décembre | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climat type: Temperate. Source : Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Kaikoura compares avec 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 |
What à pack, what à skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid avril, juin and juillet – historically the least comfortable months here.
Résumé
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Sa population est d’environ 2.200.
Actuellement, il fait 21°C (70°F) in Kaikoura avec plutôt dégagé. La température ressentie est de 26°C. Aujourd’hui, les températures vont de 14°C à 21°C. La probabilité de précipitations est de 0%. Les conditions pour les visites obtiennent 9.8/10 – excellent — partez maintenant.
La meilleure période pour visiter Kaikoura is février, mars, septembre and novembre. Le climat est temperate. avril, juin and juillet sont généralement les mois les moins confortables. février est le mois le plus chaud, avec des maximales moyennes proches de 20°C, tandis que août est le mois le plus froid, avec des minimales proches de 5°C.
L’aéroport principal le plus proche est Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 492 km away. Parmi les sites à proximité, citons South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.
En termes simples. Today is warmer than average for octobre. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window à be outside is roughly 4 PM à 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.
Météo à Kaikoura maintenant
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Source : Open-Meteo. Mis à jour 1:26 AM, oct 25 heure locale.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 21° / 14°
Brouillard · 0% rain · wind 5 km/h
🌥️ 19° / 12°
Brouillard · 0% rain · wind 8 km/h
À faire in Kaikoura
Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Pays | Nouvelle-Zélande |
| Continent | Océanie |
| Coordonnées | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Population | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Heure locale | 1:26 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Meilleurs mois | février, mars, septembre and novembre |
| Climat | 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 Océanie.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura maintenant?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) avec plutôt dégagé. Humidité is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time à visit Kaikoura?
février, mars, septembre and novembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. avril, juin and juillet are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The heure locale is 1:26 AM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport à Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things à 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. |
|---|---|
| Prévisions and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualité de l’air and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climat 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 octobre 25, 2026 at 1:26 AM heure locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
