Landafræði of Kaikoura
Landafræði of Kaikoura: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Landafræði of Kaikoura
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Hnit: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
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 | 9:05 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | febrúar, mars and nóvember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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 13°C (56°F) in Kaikoura með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 13°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 9°C til 18°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - frábært — farðu núna.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Kaikoura is febrúar, mars 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 slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 18°C is 3°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 1 PM til 4 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.9/10. 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.
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° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| apríl | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maí | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júní | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| júlí | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| ágúst | 12° | 5° | 65 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| október | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| nóvember | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Loftslag type: Temperate. Heimild: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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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 13°C (56°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 76% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kaikoura?
febrúar, mars 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+12:00). The local time is 9:05 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. |
|---|---|
| Kort tiles | OpenStreetKort contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 september 15, 2026 at 9:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
