City in Canterbury

Geografi of Kaikoura

Geografi of Kaikoura: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

🌤️ 14°C now🕔 5:43 PM local📅 Best: Februari, Mac and November👥 2.200

Geografi of Kaikoura

Latitude-42.4
Longitude173.68
HemisphereSouthern

Maclborough is 101 km hingga the north, Nelson City is 130 km hingga the north, Nelson is 130 km hingga the north and Tasman is 142 km hingga the north-west.

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

Quick facts about Kaikoura

JenisCity
RegionCanterbury
NegaraNew Zealand
BenuaOceania
Koordinat42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
Penduduk2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
Waktu tempatan5:43 PM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsFebruari, Mac and November
IklimTemperate

Ringkasan

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Mempunyai penduduk sekitar 2.200.

Sekarang suhu ialah 14°C (57°F) in Kaikoura dengan kebanyakannya cerah. Suhu terasa seperti 14°C. Hari ini suhu antara 9°C hingga 16°C. Kebarangkalian hujan ialah 14%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.4/10 - cemerlang — bertolak sekarang.

Masa terbaik untuk melawat Kaikoura is Februari, Mac and November. Iklimnya temperate. April, Jun and Julai tend hingga be the least comfortable months. Februari is the warmest month dengan average highs near 20°C, while Ogos is the coldest dengan 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.

Ringkasnya. Today is about average for September. The forecast high of 16°C is in line dengan the 15°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 6 PM hingga 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.8/10. 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.

Iklim in Kaikoura month by month

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

JanFebMacAprMeiJunJulOgoSepOktNovDisLine: average high · Bars: rainfall
BulanAvg highAvg lowHujanfallRating
Januari20°13°188 mm★★★☆☆
Februari20°13°113 mm★★★★
Mac19°11°129 mm★★★★
April17°11°176 mm★★★☆☆
Mei15°103 mm★★★☆☆
Jun13°128 mm★★★☆☆
Julai12°171 mm★★☆☆☆
Ogos12°65 mm★★★☆☆
September15°75 mm★★★★
Oktober17°115 mm★★★☆☆
November18°11°98 mm★★★★
Disember20°13°164 mm★★★☆☆

Iklim type: Temperate. Sumber: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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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 sekarang?

It is currently 14°C (57°F) dengan kebanyakannya cerah. Kelembapan is 89% and wind is 3 km/h.

When is the best time hingga visit Kaikoura?

Februari, Mac and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. April, Jun and Julai 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 5:43 PM.

How many people live in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.

What is the nearest airport hingga Kaikoura?

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

What are the top things hingga 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.
Peta tilesOpenStreetPeta 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 September 16, 2026 at 5:43 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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