Kaikoura Weer Voorspelling
Kaikoura weather: 12°C, onbewolkt. Per uur forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time en visit.
Kaikoura weather in mei
A workable month, met trade-offs.
mei runs 2°C cooler than the annual average in Kaikoura.
Compare met april.
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Klimaat in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Maand | Gem. maximum | Gem. minimum | Neerslag | Beoordeling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| maart | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mei | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augustus | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimaat type: Temperate. Bron: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Beste reistijd Kaikoura
Go in februari, maart, september and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, juni and juli – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What en pack, what en skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid april, juni and juli – historically the least comfortable months here.
How Kaikoura compares met nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| maalborough | 101 km | 13°C | about the same | 850 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1500 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 1423 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 705 mm |
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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 Oceanië.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura nu?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) met onbewolkt. Luchtvochtigheid is 89% and wind is 9 km/h.
When is the best time en visit Kaikoura?
februari, maart, september and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. april, juni and juli are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The lokale tijd is 5:21 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport en Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things en 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. |
|---|---|
| Voorspelling and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luchtkwaliteit and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimaat 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 oktober 23, 2026 at 5:21 PM lokale tijd. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
