Kaikoura אקלים and Average מזג אוויר
אקלים of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
אקלים in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| חודש | Avg high | Avg low | גשםfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ינואר | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| פברואר | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| מרץ | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| אפריל | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| מאי | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| יוני | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| יולי | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| אוגוסט | 12° | 5° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| ספטמבר | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| אוקטובר | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| נובמבר | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| דצמבר | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
אקלים type: Temperate. מקור: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
גבוהest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares עם nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| מרץlborough | 101 km | 13°C | about the same | 833 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1403 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 686 mm |
הזמן הטוב ביותר לביקור Kaikoura
Go in פברואר, מרץ and נובמבר. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: אפריל, יוני and יולי - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly warmer than average for אוגוסט. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.2°C above the 12°C typical for this month.
A 55% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in דצמבר ל- פברואר.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What ל- pack, what ל- skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid אפריל, יוני and יולי - historically the least comfortable months here.
סיכום
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. אוכלוסייתה כ-2.200.
כרגע הטמפרטורה היא 15°C (59°F) in Kaikoura עם מעונן. מרגיש כמו 14°C. היום הטמפרטורות נעות בין 5°C ל- 15°C. הסיכוי למשקעים הוא 55%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.4/10 - תנאים טובים.
הזמן הטוב ביותר לבקר בKaikoura is פברואר, מרץ and נובמבר. האקלים הוא temperate. אפריל, יוני and יולי tend ל- be the least comfortable months. פברואר is the warmest month עם average highs near 20°C, while אוגוסט is the coldest עם 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.
במילים פשוטות. Today is slightly warmer than average for אוגוסט. The forecast high of 15°C is 3.2°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window ל- be outside is roughly 6 PM ל- 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.6/10. 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
| סוג | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| מדינה | ניו זילנד |
| יבשת | אוקיאניה |
| קואורדינטות | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| אוכלוסייה | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| שעה מקומית | 4:21 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | פברואר, מרץ and נובמבר |
| אקלים | 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 אוקיאניה.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura עכשיו?
It is currently 15°C (59°F) עם מעונן. לחות is 68% and wind is 7 km/h.
When is the best time ל- visit Kaikoura?
פברואר, מרץ and נובמבר offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. אפריל, יוני and יולי are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 4:21 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport ל- Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things ל- 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. |
|---|---|
| תחזית and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| איכות האוויר and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| אקלים 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 אוגוסט 22, 2026 at 4:21 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
