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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 | 12:44 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | febrúar, mars, október and nóvember |
| Loftslag | Temperate |
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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 12°C (54°F) in Kaikoura með að mestu heiðskýrt. Hitinn finnst vera 11°C. Í dag er hitinn frá 9°C til 17°C. Líkur á úrkomu eru 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - sæmilegt — skipuleggðu eftir veðri.
Besti tíminn til að heimsækja Kaikoura is febrúar, mars, október 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 21°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 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 12 PM til 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 8.3/10. Vindhviður til 87 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
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Hnit: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
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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 12°C (54°F) með að mestu heiðskýrt. Raki is 67% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kaikoura?
febrúar, mars, október 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 12:44 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. |
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| 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 29, 2026 at 12:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
