Kaikoura Loftslag and Average Veður
Loftslag of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Loftslag in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mánuður | Avg high | Avg low | Rigningfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janúar | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febrúar | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Háttest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares með 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 |
Best time til visit Kaikoura
Go in febrúar, mars, september and nóvember. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: apríl, júní and júlí - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Rigning 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 desember til febrúar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What til pack, what til skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid apríl, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
Samantekt
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Íbúafjöldinn er um 2.200.
Núna er hitinn 21°C (69°F) in Kaikoura með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 26°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 14°C til 21°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Kaikoura is febrúar, mars, september and nóvember. Loftslagið er temperate. apríl, júní and júlí tend til be the least comfortable months. febrúar is the warmest month með average highs near 20°C, while ágúst is the coldest með 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.
Í einföldu máli. Today is warmer than average for október. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 4 PM til 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
| Tegund | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | Nýja-Sjáland |
| Heimsálfa | Eyjaálfa |
| Hnit | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Mannfjöldi | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Staðartími | 2:12 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | febrúar, mars, september and nóvember |
| Loftslag | 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 Eyjaálfa.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura núna?
It is currently 21°C (69°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 96% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kaikoura?
febrúar, mars, september and nóvember offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. apríl, júní and júlí 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 2:12 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport til Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Spá and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Loftgæði and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Loftslag 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 október 24, 2026 at 2:12 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
