Kaikoura Weather Forecast
Kaikoura weather: 52°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Weekend outlook
🌦️ 54° / 46°
Light showers · 100% rain · wind 8 mph
🌦️ 51° / 42°
Light drizzle · 8% rain · wind 8 mph
Best time to go outside today
12 PM - 3 PM · comfort score 3.4/10
The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best.
Is today a good day to visit?
Activity scores from 0 to 10 based on temperature, rain, wind, sun and visibility.
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 52°F (11°C) with overcast. Humidity is 93% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Kaikoura?
February, March, September 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+13:00). The local time is 12:56 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 October 3, 2026 at 12:56 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
