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Kaikoura 气候 and Average 天气

气候 of Kaikoura: average temperatures, rainfall and seasons month by month.

🌤️ 12°C now🕔 6:09 AM local📅 Best: 二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月👥 2.200

气候 in Kaikoura month by month

Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.

一二三四五六七八九十十十Line: average high · Bars: rainfall
月份Avg highAvg low雨fallRating
一月20°13°188 mm★★★☆☆
二月20°13°113 mm★★★★☆
三月19°12°129 mm★★★★☆
四月17°11°171 mm★★★☆☆
五月15°8°108 mm★★★☆☆
六月13°7°128 mm★★★☆☆
七月12°6°170 mm★★☆☆☆
八月13°5°97 mm★★★☆☆
九月15°6°65 mm★★★★☆
十月17°9°115 mm★★★☆☆
十一月19°11°98 mm★★★★☆
十二月20°13°163 mm★★★☆☆

气候 type: Temperate. 来源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

Recent extremes in Kaikoura

高est and lowest readings observed in the last 3 years of reanalysis data - not all-time records.

Hottest day31°C二月 5, 2024
Coldest night-0°C七月 26, 2026
Wettest day148 mm七月 7, 2026

How Kaikoura compares,天气为nearby places

Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.

PlaceDistanceAvg tempvs hereAnnual rain
三月lborough101 km13°Cabout the same850 mm
Nelson City130 km14°C+1°C warmer1500 mm
Nelson130 km14°C+1°C warmer1500 mm
Tasman142 km12°C1°C cooler1423 mm
Christchurch152 km12°C1°C cooler705 mm

最佳旅游时间 Kaikoura

Go in 二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: 四月, 六月 and 七月 - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

一月★★★☆☆
二月★★★★☆
三月★★★★☆
四月★★★☆☆
五月★★★☆☆
六月★★★☆☆
七月★★☆☆☆
八月★★★☆☆
九月★★★★☆
十月★★★☆☆
十一月★★★★☆
十二月★★★☆☆

What this means for Kaikoura

Compared,天气为normal

Today is about average for 十月. The forecast high of 17°C is in line,天气为the 17°C typical for this month.

雨 chance explained

A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.

旅行 and driving

阵风至87 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Worth knowing

Southern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in 十二月至二月.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 8°C.

What至pack, what至skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Layers - the daily swing is 15°C, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 87 km/h.
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid 四月, 六月 and 七月 - historically the least comfortable months here.

摘要

Kaikoura is a city in Canterbury. Kaikoura is known for whale watching where mountains meet sea. 人口约为2.200.

目前气温为12°C (54°F) in Kaikoura,天气为大部晴朗. 体感温度为11°C. 今天气温在9°C至17°C. 降水概率为100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.6/10 - 一般 — 根据天气安排.

最佳旅游时间是Kaikoura is 二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月. 气候为temperate. 四月, 六月 and 七月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 二月 is the warmest month,天气为average highs near 20°C, while 八月 is the coldest,天气为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.

简单来说。 Today is about average for 十月. The forecast high of 17°C is in line,天气为the 17°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 12 PM至3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 8.3/10. 阵风至87 km/h will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Quick facts about Kaikoura

类型City
RegionCanterbury
国家新西兰
大洲大洋洲
坐标42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
人口2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
当地时间6:09 AM (UTC+13:00)
Best months二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月
气候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 大洋洲.

What is the weather like in Kaikoura现在?

It is currently 12°C (54°F),天气为大部晴朗. 湿度 is 67% and wind is 12 km/h.

When is the best time至visit Kaikoura?

二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月 offer the most comfortable conditions in Kaikoura, which has a temperate climate. 四月, 六月 and 七月 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 6:09 AM.

How many people live in Kaikoura?

Kaikoura has a population of approximately 2.200.

What is the nearest airport至Kaikoura?

The closest airports are Queenstown Airport (ZQN), 492 km away.

What are the top things至do in Kaikoura?

Popular options include South Island, Aoraki / Mount Cook and Tongariro National Park.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
预报 and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
空气质量 and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
气候 averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 十月 28, 2026 at 6:09 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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