Best Time do Visit Kaikoura
Najboljši čas za obisk Kaikoura: februar, marec and november. Mesec-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
Najboljši čas za obisk Kaikoura
Go in februar, marec and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, junij and julij - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Podnebje in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Mesec | Avg high | Avg low | Dežfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januar | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februar | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| marec | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| junij | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| julij | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| avgust | 12° | 5° | 65 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Podnebje type: Temperate. Vir: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Kaikoura compares z 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 | 834 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1488 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1488 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1407 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | about the same | 687 mm |
What do pack, what do skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid april, junij and julij - historically the least comfortable months here.
Povzetek
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Ima približno 2.200.
Trenutno je 12°C (54°F) in Kaikoura z delno oblačno. Občutek je 12°C. Danes so temperature od 9°C do 17°C. Verjetnost padavin je 14%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.1/10 - odlično — odpravite se zdaj.
Najboljši čas za obisk Kaikoura is februar, marec and november. Podnebje je temperate. april, junij and julij tend do be the least comfortable months. februar is the warmest month z average highs near 20°C, while avgust is the coldest z 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.
Preprosto povedano. Today is slightly warmer than average for september. The forecast high of 17°C is 2.3°C above the 15°C typical for this month. The best window do be outside is roughly 7 PM do 10 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 9.9/10. 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.
Vreme v Kaikoura zdaj
Open-Meteo Updated 7:05 PM, sep 16 local time.
Weekend outlook
☁️ 17° / 7°
Oblačno · 15% rain · wind 8 km/h
🌦️ 13° / 6°
Light drizzle · 42% rain · wind 28 km/h
Kaj početi in Kaikoura
Znamenitosti, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Vrsta | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Država | nova Zelandija |
| Celina | Oceanija |
| Koordinate | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Prebivalstvo | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Lokalni čas | 7:05 PM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | februar, marec and november |
| Podnebje | 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 Oceanija.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura zdaj?
It is currently 12°C (54°F) z delno oblačno. Vlažnost is 81% and wind is 3 km/h.
When is the best time do visit Kaikoura?
februar, marec and november offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. april, junij and julij 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 7:05 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport do Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things do 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. |
|---|---|
| Napoved and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Kakovost zraka and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Podnebje 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 september 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
