Kaikoura Klimat and Average Väder
Klimat of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.
Klimat in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Månad | Avg high | Avg low | Regnfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| januari | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| februari | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| mars | 19° | 12° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| april | 17° | 11° | 171 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| maj | 15° | 8° | 108 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juni | 13° | 7° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| juli | 12° | 6° | 170 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| augusti | 13° | 5° | 97 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| september | 15° | 6° | 65 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| oktober | 17° | 9° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| november | 19° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| december | 20° | 13° | 163 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
Klimat type: Temperate. Källa: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Recent extremes in Kaikoura
Högest and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.
How Kaikoura compares med 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 |
Bästa tiden att besöka Kaikoura
Go in februari, mars, september and november. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: april, juni and juli - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.9°C below the 17°C typical for this month.
A 53% chance means rain is likely somewhere nearby at some point - carry a layer, but do not cancel.
No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in december och februari.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.
What och pack, what och skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 2 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid april, juni and juli - historically the least comfortable months here.
Sammanfattning
Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. Befolkningen är cirka 2.200.
Just nu är det 10°C (50°F) in Kaikoura med klart. Det känns som 9°C. I dag varierar temperaturen mellan 9°C och 13°C. Risken för nederbörd är 53%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.8/10 - bra förhållanden.
Bästa tiden att besöka Kaikoura is februari, mars, september and november. Klimatet är temperate. april, juni and juli tend och be the least comfortable months. februari is the warmest month med average highs near 20°C, while augusti is the coldest med 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.
Enkelt förklarat. Today is slightly cooler than average for oktober. The forecast high of 13°C is 3.9°C below the 17°C typical for this month. The best window och be outside is roughly 4 PM och 7 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 8.9/10. 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.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| Typ | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| Land | Nya Zeeland |
| Kontinent | Oceanien |
| Koordinater | 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68) |
| Befolkning | 2.200 |
| Known for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| Lokal tid | 2:54 PM (UTC+13:00) |
| Best months | februari, mars, september and november |
| Klimat | 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 Oceanien.
What is the weather like in Kaikoura just nu?
It is currently 10°C (50°F) med klart. Luftfuktighet is 74% and wind is 2 km/h.
When is the best time och visit Kaikoura?
februari, 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 2:54 PM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport och Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.
What are the top things och 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. |
|---|---|
| Prognos and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Luftkvalitet and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Klimat 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 1, 2026 at 2:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
