City in Canterbury

地理 of Kaikoura

地理 of Kaikoura: location, coordinates, elevation, terrain and the places around it.

☀️ 18°C now🕔 8:03 PM local📅 Best: 二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月👥 2.200

地理 of Kaikoura

Latitude-42.4
Longitude173.68
HemisphereSouthern

三月lborough is 101 km至the north, Nelson City is 130 km至the north, Nelson is 130 km至the north and Tasman is 142 km至the north-west.

地圖:Kaikoura

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座標: 42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)

Quick facts about Kaikoura

類型City
RegionCanterbury
國家紐西蘭
洲大洋洲
座標42°23′60″S 173°40′48″E (-42.4, 173.68)
人口2.200
Known forwhale watching where mountains meet sea
當地時間8:03 PM (UTC+13:00)
Best months二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月
氣候Temperate

摘要

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

目前氣溫為18°C (64°F) in Kaikoura,天氣為晴朗. 體感溫度為22°C. 今天氣溫介於12°C至19°C. 降雨機率為0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.8/10 - 極佳 — 現在適合出發.

最佳旅遊時間是Kaikoura is 二月, 三月, 九月 and 十一月. 氣候為temperate. 四月, 六月 and 七月 tend至be the least comfortable months. 二月 is the warmest month,天氣為average highs near 20°C, while 八月 is the coldest,天氣為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.

簡單來說。 Today is slightly warmer than average for 十月. The forecast high of 19°C is 1.8°C above the 17°C typical for this month. The best window至be outside is roughly 11 AM至2 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. stargazing is the strongest bet in Kaikoura today at 10/10. 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.

氣候 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★★★☆☆

氣候 type: Temperate. 來源: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).

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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現在?

It is currently 18°C (64°F),天氣為晴朗. 濕度 is 88% and wind is 6 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 8:03 PM.

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.
地圖 tilesOpenStreet地圖 contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
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 25, 2026 at 8:03 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
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