Best Time și Visit Kaikoura
Cea mai bună perioadă Kaikoura: februarie, martie, septembrie and noiembrie. Lună-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Cea mai bună perioadă Kaikoura
Go in februarie, martie, septembrie and noiembrie. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: aprilie, iunie and iulie - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Climă in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Lună | Avg high | Avg low | Ploaiefall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ianuarie | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februarie | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| martie | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| aprilie | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| mai | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iunie | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| iulie | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| august | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| septembrie | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| octombrie | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| noiembrie | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| decembrie | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Climă type: Temperate. Sursă: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Kaikoura compares cu 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 |
What și pack, what și skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 16°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- If your dates are flexible, avoid aprilie, iunie and iulie - historically the least comfortable months here.
Rezumat
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Are o populație de aproximativ 2.200.
Acum sunt 21°C (70°F) in Kaikoura cu mai mult senin. Temperatura resimțită este 26°C. Astăzi temperaturile variază între 14°C și 21°C. Probabilitatea de precipitații este de 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - excelent — pleacă acum.
Cea mai bună perioadă pentru a vizita Kaikoura is februarie, martie, septembrie and noiembrie. Clima este temperate. aprilie, iunie and iulie tend și be the least comfortable months. februarie is the warmest month cu average highs near 20°C, while august is the coldest cu 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.
Pe scurt. Today is warmer than average for octombrie. The forecast high of 21°C is 4.5°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window și be outside is roughly 4 PM și 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.
Vremea în Kaikoura acum
Use SPF 30+, a hat and sunglasses; seek shade near midday.
Open-Meteo Updated 7:28 AM, oct 25 local time.
Weekend outlook
🌥️ 21° / 14°
Ceață · 0% rain · wind 5 km/h
🌥️ 19° / 12°
Ceață · 0% rain · wind 8 km/h
Lucruri de făcut in Kaikoura
Atracții, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Tip | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Țară | Noua Zeelandă |
| Continent | Oceania |
| Coordonate | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Populație | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Ora locală | 7:28 AM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februarie, martie, septembrie and noiembrie |
| Climă | 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 acum?
It is currently 21°C (70°F) cu mai mult senin. Umiditate is 95% and wind is 5 km/h.
When is the best time și visit Kaikoura?
februarie, martie, septembrie and noiembrie offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. aprilie, iunie and iulie 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 7:28 AM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport și Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things și 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognoză and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Calitatea aerului and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climă 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 octombrie 25, 2026 at 7:28 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
