City in Canterbury

Kaikoura Путешествия Guide

Kaikoura travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time до visit, things до do and nearby places.

☀️ 16°C now🕔 11:44 AM local📅 Best: февраль, март and ноябрь👥 2.200

Active alerts for Kaikoura

⚠️ср, авг 26: damaging gusts до 68 km/h.
⚠️вс, авг 30: damaging gusts до 72 km/h.
⚠️пн, авг 31: freezing overnight, -0°C (31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️ср, сен 2: damaging gusts до 81 km/h.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Краткое содержание

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Население составляет около 2.200.

Сейчас температура 16°C (60°F) in Kaikoura и Ясное небо. Ощущается как 16°C. Сегодня температура от 6°C до 16°C. Вероятность осадков — 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.9/10 - Отлично — можно отправляться.

Лучшее время для посещения Kaikoura is февраль, март and ноябрь. Климат — temperate. апрель, июнь and июль tend до be the least comfortable months. февраль is the warmest month и average highs near 20°C, while август is the coldest и 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.

Проще говоря. Today is slightly warmer than average for август. The forecast high of 16°C is 3.6°C above the 12°C typical for this month. The best window до be outside is roughly 12 PM до 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. sightseeing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.9/10. Порывы до 59 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Карта Kaikoura

Interactive map и nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Координаты: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)

Погода в Kaikoura сейчас

☀️
16°C
Ясное небо · feels like 16°C
Влажность72%
Ветер4 km/h NE
Порывы14 km/h
Индекс UV3 · Умеренный
Облачность14%
Давление1021 hPa
ВидимостьExcellent · 63 km
Качество воздуха19 · Good
Восход7:04 AM
Закат5:51 PM
Луна🌔 Waxing gibbous · 90%

Wear sunglasses and use SPF 30+ if you are outside for long.

Open-Meteo Updated 11:44 AM, авг 25 local time.

⚠️ср, авг 26: damaging gusts до 68 km/h.
⚠️вс, авг 30: damaging gusts до 72 km/h.
⚠️пн, авг 31: freezing overnight, -0°C (31°F). Expect ice on roads and trails.
⚠️ср, сен 2: damaging gusts до 81 km/h.

Weekend outlook

сбurday, авг 29

🌦️ 15° / 8°

Light drizzle · 25% rain · wind 11 km/h

всday, авг 30

🌦️ 10° / 3°

Light showers · 45% rain · wind 19 km/h

Quick facts about Kaikoura

ТипCity
RegionCanterbury
СтранаНовая Зеландия
КонтинентОкеания
Координаты42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
Население2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
Местное время11:44 AM (UTC+12:00)
Best monthsфевраль, март and ноябрь
КлиматTemperate

Чем заняться in Kaikoura

Достопримечательности, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.

Лучшее время для посещения Kaikoura

Go in февраль, март and ноябрь. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: апрель, июнь and июль - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

январь★★★☆☆
февраль★★★★
март★★★★
апрель★★★☆☆
май★★★☆☆
июнь★★★☆☆
июль★★☆☆☆
август★★★☆☆
сентябрь★★★★
октябрь★★★☆☆
ноябрь★★★★
декабрь★★★☆☆

What до pack, what до skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
  • A packable rain shell - 4 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 59 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid апрель, июнь and июль - historically the least comfortable months here.

Аэропорты near Kaikoura

Closest airports и IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Queenstown AirportZQN492 kmQueenstown

Explore Kaikoura

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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 Океания.

What is the weather like in Kaikoura сейчас?

It is currently 16°C (60°F) и Ясное небо. Влажность is 72% and wind is 4 km/h.

When is the best time до visit Kaikoura?

февраль, март and ноябрь offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. апрель, июнь and июль are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Kaikoura in?

Kaikoura observes Pacific/Auckland (UTC+12:00). The local time is 11:44 AM.

How many people live in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.

What is the nearest airport до Kaikoura?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.

What are the top things до do in Kaikoura?

Popular options include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Карта tilesOpenStreetКарта contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, 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 август 25, 2026 at 11:44 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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