City in Canterbury

Kaikoura 気候 and Average 天気

気候 of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

☀️ 18°C now🕔 10:43 AM local📅 Best: 2月, 3月, 9月 and 11月👥 2.200

気候 in Kaikoura month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
1月20°13°188 mm★★★☆☆
2月20°13°113 mm★★★★☆
3月19°12°129 mm★★★★☆
4月17°11°171 mm★★★☆☆
5月15°8°108 mm★★★☆☆
6月13°7°128 mm★★★☆☆
7月12°6°170 mm★★☆☆☆
8月13°5°97 mm★★★☆☆
9月15°6°65 mm★★★★☆
10月17°9°115 mm★★★☆☆
11月19°11°98 mm★★★★☆
12月20°13°163 mm★★★☆☆

気候 type: Temperate. 出典: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Kaikoura

高いest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day31°C2月 5, 2024
Coldest night-0°C7月 26, 2026
Wettest day148 mm7月 7, 2026

How Kaikoura compares、nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
3月lborough101 km13°Cabout the same850 mm
Nelson City130 km14°C+1°C warmer1500 mm
Nelson130 km14°C+1°C warmer1500 mm
Tasman142 km12°C1°C cooler1423 mm
Christchurch152 km12°C1°C cooler705 mm

訪問に最適な時期 Kaikoura

Go in 2月, 3月, 9月 and 11月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 4月, 6月 and 7月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

1月★★★☆☆
2月★★★★☆
3月★★★★☆
4月★★★☆☆
5月★★★☆☆
6月★★★☆☆
7月★★☆☆☆
8月★★★☆☆
9月★★★★☆
10月★★★☆☆
11月★★★★☆
12月★★★☆☆

What this means for Kaikoura

Compared、normal

Today is slightly warmer than average for 10月. The forecast high of 19°C is 1.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

雨 is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

旅行 and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 12月から2月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.

Whatからpack, whatからskip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 4月, 6月 and 7月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

概要

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. 人口は約2.200.

現在の気温は18°C (64°F) in Kaikoura、快晴. 体感温度は22°C. 今日の気温は12°Cから19°C. 降水確率は0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 絶好 — 今すぐ出かけられます.

訪問に最適な時期はKaikoura is 2月, 3月, 9月 and 11月. 気候はtemperate. 4月, 6月 and 7月 tendからbe the least comfortable months. 2月 is the warmest month、average highs near 20°C, while 8月 is the coldest、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.

簡単に言うと。 Today is slightly warmer than average for 10月. The forecast high of 19°C is 1.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best windowからbe outside is roughly 11 AMから2 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.

Quick facts about Kaikoura

種類City
RegionCanterbury
国ニュージーランド
大陸オセアニア
座標42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
人口2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
現地時刻10:43 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best months2月, 3月, 9月 and 11月
気候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 オセアニア.

What is the weather like in Kaikoura現在?

It is currently 18°C (64°F)、快晴. 湿度 is 88% and wind is 6 km/h.

When is the best timeからvisit Kaikoura?

2月, 3月, 9月 and 11月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. 4月, 6月 and 7月 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 10:43 AM.

How many people live in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.

What is the nearest airportからKaikoura?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.

What are the top thingsからdo in Kaikoura?

Popular options include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
予報 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
大気質 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
気候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 10月 26, 2026 at 10:43 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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