Kaikoura Kort
Interactive map of Kaikoura með coordinates, nearby places, airports and travel highlights.
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Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Íbúafjöldinn er um 2.200.
Núna er hitinn 17°C (62°F) in Kaikoura með clear. Hitinn finnst vera 18°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 10°C til 18°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - 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 about average for október. The forecast high of 18°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 3 PM til 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 10/10. 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.
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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 | 12:35 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | febrúar, mars, september and nóvember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
Neighboring cities in Canterbury
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Getting til Kaikoura
- Queenstown Airport (ZQN) · 492 km
- Nelson City · 130 km · roughly 1.9 h driving
- Christchurch · 152 km · roughly 2.2 h driving
- Wellington · 154 km · roughly 2.2 h driving
Distances are straight-line; driving times assume a 70 km/h average and no traffic.
Flugvellir near Kaikoura
Closest airports með IATA codes and distances.
| Airport | Code | Distance | Serves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queenstown Airport | ZQN | 492 km | Queenstown |
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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 17°C (62°F) með clear. Raki is 80% and wind is 2 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 12:35 AM.
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 október 24, 2026 at 12:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
