Kaikoura Weather Forecast
Kaikoura weather: 59°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Snow forecast for Kaikoura
Snow is in the forecast for Kaikoura on Sun, Sep 6.
0 of the next 16 nights are forecast to reach freezing.
Average monthly lows here stay above freezing all year, so lying snow is rare.
16-day forecast for Kaikoura
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 41° | 25% | 4 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 23 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 50° | 100% · 0,2 in | 22 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 24 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 61° / 42° | 0% | 10 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 49° | 4% | 11 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | ☁️ Overcast | 64° / 52° | 30% | 4 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | ☁️ Overcast | 60° / 50° | 33% | 9 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 66° / 55° | 24% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 55° / 45° | 20% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 44° | 17% · 0,2 in | 13 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 54° / 41° | 16% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | ☁️ Overcast | 62° / 48° | 17% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 46° | 20% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 45° | 16% · 0,0 in | 4 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 43° | 14% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 3 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 41° | 20% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌨️ Light snow showers | 46° / 42° | 29% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
Climate in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 67° | 56° | 7,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| February | 69° | 56° | 4,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 65° | 53° | 5,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| April | 63° | 51° | 6,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 58° | 46° | 4,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 55° | 44° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 54° | 42° | 6,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 54° | 40° | 2,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 59° | 44° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 62° | 47° | 4,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 65° | 51° | 3,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| December | 69° | 55° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
What to pack, what to skip
- A warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- 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 59°F (15°C) with overcast. Humidity is 73% 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 2:31 PM.
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 2:31 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
