Geografi of Kaikoura
Geografi of Kaikoura: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.
Geografi of Kaikoura
marlborough is 101 km til the north, Nelson City is 130 km til the north, Nelson is 130 km til the north and Tasman is 142 km til the north-west.
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Koordinater: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Type | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | New Zealand |
| Kontinent | Oseania |
| Koordinater | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Befolkning | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Lokal tid | 12:13 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februar, mars, september and november |
| Klima | Temperate |
Sammendrag
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Befolkningen er rundt 2.200.
Akkurat nå er det 10°C (50°F) in Kaikoura med klarvær. Det føles som 9°C. I dag varierer temperaturen mellom 9°C til 13°C. Sannsynligheten for nedbør er 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - gode forhold.
Beste tidspunkt å besøke Kaikoura is februar, mars, september and november. Klimaet er temperate. april, juni and juli tend til be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month med average highs near 20°C, while august is the coldest med 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.
Kort sagt. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.9°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window til be outside is roughly 4 PM til 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 8.9/10. 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.
Klima in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Måned | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| desember | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klima type: Temperate. Kilde: 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 Oseania.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura akkurat nå?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) med klarvær. Luftfuktighet is 74% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time til visit Kaikoura?
februar, mars, 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 local time is 12:13 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport til Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things til 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. |
|---|---|
| Kart tiles | OpenStreetKart contributors, CARTO and Esri. |
| Elevation | Open-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value. |
| 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 1, 2026 at 12:13 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
