Kaikoura Clima and Average Tempo
Clima of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Clima in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mês | Máxima média | Mínima média | Precipitação | Avaliação |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| janeiro | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| fevereiro | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| março | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| abril | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junho | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julho | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| agosto | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| setembro | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| outubro | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| novembro | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| dezembro | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Clima type: Temperate. Fonte: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Altoest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data – not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares com nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| marlborough | 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 |
Melhor época para visitar Kaikoura
Go in fevereiro, março, setembro and novembro. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: abril, junho and julho – expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month.
Chuva 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 dezembro a fevereiro.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What a pack, what a skip
- Layers – the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid abril, junho and julho – historically the least comfortable months here.
Resumo
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Tem uma população de cerca de 2.200.
Neste momento, a temperatura é de 21°C (70°F) in Kaikoura com predominantemente limpo. A sensação térmica é de 26°C. Hoje as temperaturas variam de 14°C a 21°C. A probabilidade de precipitação é de 0%. As condições para passeios turísticos têm pontuação de 9.8/10 – excelente — pode sair agora.
A melhor época para visitar Kaikoura is fevereiro, março, setembro and novembro. O clima é temperate. abril, junho and julho costumam ser os meses menos confortáveis. fevereiro é o mês mais quente, com máximas médias próximas de 20°C, enquanto agosto é o mês mais frio, com mínimas próximas de 5°C.
O principal aeroporto mais próximo é Queenstown Airport (ZQN), about 492 km away. Entre os destaques próximos estão South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.
Em termos simples. Today is warmer than average for outubro. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window a be outside is roughly 4 PM a 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing 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.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Tipo | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| País | nova Zelândia |
| Continente | Oceania |
| Coordenadas | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| População | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Hora local | 5:05 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Melhores meses | fevereiro, março, setembro and novembro |
| Clima | 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 agora?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) com predominantemente limpo. Humidade is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time a visit Kaikoura?
fevereiro, março, setembro and novembro offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. abril, junho and julho are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Kaikoura in?
Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+13:00). The hora local is 5:05 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport a Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things a 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. |
|---|---|
| Previsão and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Qualidade do ar and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Clima 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 outubro 24, 2026 at 5:05 PM hora local. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
