Kaikoura Vær Værmelding
Kaikoura weather: 16°C, klar himmel. Time for time forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time til visit.
Risk assessment for Kaikoura
Derived from the current forecast window - not an official warning.
Peak gusts of 58 km/h and 0 thunderstorm days in the next 16 days.
Wettest single day forecast at 16 mm, 34 mm across the window. Flash flooding risk rises sharply above 50 mm in a day.
16-day forecast for Kaikoura
Maks. / Min.; Nedbør; UV
| Dag | Forhold | Maks. / Min. | Nedbør | Vind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tor, okt 1 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 17° / 8° | 0% | 9 km/h | 6 |
| fre, okt 2 | ☁️ Overskyet | 19° / 11° | 24% | 9 km/h | 6 |
| lør, okt 3 | 🌦️ Light showers | 14° / 8° | 96% · 14 mm | 11 km/h | 2 |
| søn, okt 4 | 🌤️ Mest klart | 13° / 5° | 0% | 16 km/h | 6 |
| man, okt 5 | ☁️ Overskyet | 13° / 6° | 2% | 9 km/h | 6 |
| tir, okt 6 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 17° / 9° | 2% | 8 km/h | 7 |
| ons, okt 7 | ☁️ Overskyet | 18° / 8° | 18% | 7 km/h | 7 |
| tor, okt 8 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 17° / 12° | 19% | 4 km/h | 7 |
| fre, okt 9 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 17° / 11° | 22% | 6 km/h | 6 |
| lør, okt 10 | ☁️ Overskyet | 19° / 11° | 19% | 7 km/h | 7 |
| søn, okt 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 21° / 14° | 18% · 0 mm | 15 km/h | 7 |
| man, okt 12 | 🌦️ Yr | 16° / 11° | 10% · 4 mm | 20 km/h | 7 |
| tir, okt 13 | ⛅ Delvis skyet | 22° / 11° | 16% | 5 km/h | 7 |
| ons, okt 14 | 🌤️ Mest klart | 23° / 13° | 39% | 7 km/h | 6 |
| tor, okt 15 | ☁️ Overskyet | 16° / 10° | 25% | 10 km/h | 2 |
| fre, okt 16 | 🌦️ Lett regn | 14° / 10° | 29% · 16 mm | 8 km/h | 3 |
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is about average for oktober. The forecast high of 17°C is in line med the 17°C typical for this month.
Regn is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Sikt is down til 1,4 km - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in desember til februar.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
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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 16°C (61°F) med klar himmel. Luftfuktighet is 92% and wind is 1 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 2:39 AM.
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. |
|---|---|
| Værmelding and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klima 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 2, 2026 at 2:39 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
