Kaikoura Veður Spá
Kaikoura weather: 12°C, að mestu heiðskýrt. Á klukkustund forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Will it rain in Kaikoura?
Yes - rain is likely in Kaikoura today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 25 mm of precipitation is forecast, með the wettest days falling on þri., fös. and lau..
Rigningfall over the next 7 days is close til normal for október (25 mm against a typical 22 mm).
16-day forecast for Kaikoura
Hæst / Lægst; Úrkoma; UV
| Dagur | Aðstæður | Hæst / Lægst | Úrkoma | Vindur | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| þri., okt 27 | 🌧️ Skúrir | 17° / 9° | 100% · 9 mm | 35 km/h | 8 |
| mið., okt 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 16° / 7° | 4% · 1 mm | 8 km/h | 8 |
| fim., okt 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 18° / 9° | 35% · 2 mm | 28 km/h | 5 |
| fös., okt 30 | 🌧️ Skúrir | 18° / 7° | 85% · 12 mm | 32 km/h | 5 |
| lau., okt 31 | ☁️ Skýjað | 13° / 6° | 42% | 19 km/h | 7 |
| sun., nóv 1 | 🌥️ Þoka | 21° / 8° | 0% | 6 km/h | 8 |
| mán., nóv 2 | ☁️ Skýjað | 21° / 12° | 7% | 5 km/h | 4 |
| þri., nóv 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 21° / 12° | 43% · 1 mm | 12 km/h | 5 |
| mið., nóv 4 | ⛅ Skýjað að hluta | 16° / 11° | 43% | 19 km/h | 1 |
| fim., nóv 5 | ⛈️ Þrumuveður | 24° / 12° | 26% · 2 mm | 12 km/h | 7 |
| fös., nóv 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 23° / 15° | 18% · 2 mm | 13 km/h | 8 |
| lau., nóv 7 | ⛅ Skýjað að hluta | 22° / 11° | 25% | 15 km/h | 7 |
| sun., nóv 8 | ⛅ Skýjað að hluta | 17° / 11° | 24% | 23 km/h | 8 |
| mán., nóv 9 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 24° / 11° | 19% · 1 mm | 9 km/h | 7 |
| þri., nóv 10 | ☁️ Skýjað | 23° / 13° | 25% · 0 mm | 5 km/h | 7 |
| mið., nóv 11 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 13° / 8° | 35% · 3 mm | 24 km/h | 3 |
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is about average for október. The forecast high of 17°C is in line með the 17°C typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
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.
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 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 87 km/h.
- If your dates are flexible, avoid apríl, júní and júlí - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 12:11 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 29, 2026 at 12:11 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
