Kaikoura Weather Forecast
Kaikoura weather: 48°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Kaikoura?
No - rain is unlikely in Kaikoura today.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Sun, Wed and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 2.7 times a normal week's rain for August (1,4 in against 0,5 in).
16-day forecast for Kaikoura
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 21 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 60° / 39° | 0% | 6 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 42° | 21% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 49° | 100% · 0,1 in | 20 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 43° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 50° | 4% | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 49° | 56% · 0,4 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light showers | 49° / 44° | 59% · 0,9 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 44° | 29% · 0,1 in | 3 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 57° / 51° | 18% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 60° / 47° | 33% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 49° | 35% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 63° / 49° | 20% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 17% | 5 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 62° / 53° | 24% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 8% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 56° / 46° | 23% · 0,8 in | 9 mph | 2 |
What this means for Kaikoura
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 60°F is 5.6°F above the 54°F typical for this month.
Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.
Visibility is down to 0,2 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance.
Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in December to February.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 48°F.
What to pack, what to 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, June and July - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 right now?
It is currently 48°F (9°C) with clear. Humidity is 56% and wind is 2 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kaikoura?
February, March and November offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. April, June and July 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 8:40 AM.
How many people live in Kaikoura?
Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.
What is the nearest airport to Kaikoura?
The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 306 mi away.
What are the top things to 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. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate 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 August 22, 2026 at 8:40 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
