Kaikoura Iklim and Average Cuaca
Iklim of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Iklim in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Bulan | Avg high | Avg low | Hujanfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Januari | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Februari | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Mac | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Mei | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Jun | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| Julai | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| Ogos | 12° | 5° | 65 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Oktober | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| Disember | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Iklim type: Temperate. Sumber: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Tinggiest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares dengan nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maclborough | 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 |
Masa terbaik untuk berkunjung Kaikoura
Go in Februari, Mac and November. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: April, Jun and Julai - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 18°C is 3°C above the 15°C typical for this month.
Hujan 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 Disember hingga Februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 9°C.
What hingga pack, what hingga skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- If your dates are flexible, avoid April, Jun and Julai - historically the least comfortable months here.
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 13°C (56°F) in Kaikoura dengan kebanyakannya cerah. Suhu terasa seperti 13°C. Hari ini suhu antara 9°C hingga 18°C. Kebarangkalian hujan ialah 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.6/10 - 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 slightly warmer than average for September. The forecast high of 18°C is 3°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window hingga be outside is roughly 1 PM hingga 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
| Jenis | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Negara | New Zealand |
| Benua | Oceania |
| Koordinat | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Penduduk | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Waktu tempatan | 8:34 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | Februari, Mac and November |
| Iklim | 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 sekarang?
It is currently 13°C (56°F) dengan kebanyakannya cerah. Kelembapan is 76% and wind is 4 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 8:34 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Ramalan and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kualiti udara and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Iklim 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 September 15, 2026 at 8:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
