City in Canterbury

Kaikoura 여행 Guide

Kaikoura travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time에서 visit, things에서 do and nearby places.

☁️ 13°C now🕔 2:16 AM local📅 Best: 2월, 3월 and 11월👥 2.200

Active alerts for Kaikoura

⚠️월, 8월 31: damaging gusts에서 70 km/h.

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요약

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. 인구는 약 2.200.

현재 기온은 13°C (56°F) in Kaikoura이며 흐림. 체감온도는 11°C. 오늘 기온은 9°C에서 20°C. 강수 확률은 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.9/10 - 보통 — 날씨에 맞춰 계획하세요.

방문하기 가장 좋은 시기는 Kaikoura is 2월, 3월 and 11월. 기후는 temperate. 4월, 6월 and 7월 tend에서 be the least comfortable months. 2월 is the warmest month이며 average highs near 20°C, while 8월 is the coldest이며 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.

쉽게 말하면. Today is warmer than average for 8월. The forecast high of 20°C is 7.6°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window에서 be outside is roughly 12 PM에서 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.4/10. 돌풍에서 57 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

지도: Kaikoura

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좌표: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)

날씨: Kaikoura 현재

☁️
13°C
흐림 · feels like 11°C
습도65%
바람9 km/h NW
돌풍31 km/h
UV 지수0 · 낮음
구름86%
기압1018 hPa
가시거리Excellent · 55 km
대기질25 · Good
일출7:01 AM
일몰5:53 PM
🌔 Waxing gibbous · 94%

Open-Meteo Updated 2:16 AM, 8월 26 local time.

⚠️월, 8월 31: damaging gusts에서 70 km/h.

Weekend outlook

토urday, 8월 29

⛅ 16° / 7°

구름 조금 · 4% rain · wind 8 km/h

일day, 8월 30

☁️ 16° / 8°

흐림 · 24% rain · wind 21 km/h

Quick facts about Kaikoura

유형City
RegionCanterbury
국가뉴질랜드
대륙오세아니아
좌표42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
인구2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
현지 시간2:16 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best months2월, 3월 and 11월
기후Temperate

즐길 거리 in Kaikoura

관광명소, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.

방문하기 좋은 시기 Kaikoura

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

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

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

What에서 pack, what에서 skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 4월, 6월 and 7월 - historically the least comfortable months here.

공항 near Kaikoura

Closest airports이며 IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Queenstown AirportZQN492 kmQueenstown

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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 오세아니아.

What is the weather like in Kaikoura 현재?

It is currently 13°C (56°F)이며 흐림. 습도 is 65% and wind is 9 km/h.

When is the best time에서 visit Kaikoura?

2월, 3월 and 11월 offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. 4월, 6월 and 7월 are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kaikoura in?

Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 2:16 AM.

How many people live in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.

What is the nearest airport에서 Kaikoura?

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

What are the top things에서 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.
지도 tilesOpenStreet지도 contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 8월 26, 2026 at 2:16 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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