Kaikoura Clima and Average Meteo
Clima of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mese | Massima media | Minima media | Precipitazioni | Valutazione |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| gennaio | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| febbraio | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marzo | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprile | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mag | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| giugno | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| luglio | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 12° | 5° | 65 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| settembre | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| ottobre | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembre | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dicembre | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares con 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 | 834 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1488 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1488 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1407 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | about the same | 687 mm |
Periodo migliore per visitare Kaikoura
Go in febbraio, marzo and novembre. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: aprile, giugno and luglio – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly warmer than average for settembre. The forecast high of 18°C is 3°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
Pioggia 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 dicembre a febbraio.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid aprile, giugno and luglio – historically the least comfortable months here.
Riepilogo
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Ha una popolazione di circa 2.200.
Attualmente ci sono 13°C (55°F) in Kaikoura con coperto. La temperatura percepita è di 11°C. Oggi le temperature vanno da 9°C a 18°C. La probabilità di precipitazioni è del 0%. Le condizioni per le visite turistiche sono valutate 9.5/10 – eccellente — vai ora.
Il periodo migliore per visitare Kaikoura is febbraio, marzo and novembre. Il clima è temperate. aprile, giugno and luglio tendono a essere i mesi meno confortevoli. febbraio è il mese più caldo, con massime medie intorno a 20°C, mentre agosto è il mese più freddo, con minime intorno a 5°C.
L'aeroporto principale più vicino è Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 492 km away. Tra i luoghi di interesse nelle vicinanze ci sono South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.
In parole semplici. Today is slightly warmer than average for settembre. The forecast high of 18°C is 3°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 1 PM a 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.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Paese | Nuova Zelanda |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordinate | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Popolazione | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Ora locale | 10:58 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Mesi migliori | febbraio, marzo and novembre |
| Clima | 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 Oceania.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura ora?
It is currently 13°C (55°F) con coperto. Umidità is 62% and wind is 4 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Kaikoura?
febbraio, marzo and novembre offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. aprile, giugno and luglio are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The ora locale is 10:58 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport a Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsioni and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualità dell’aria and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 settembre 15, 2026 at 10:58 PM ora locale. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
