Best Time至Visit Kaikoura
最佳旅遊時間 Kaikoura: 二月, 三月 and 十一月. 月份-by-month temperature, rainfall and crowd guidance.
最佳旅遊時間 Kaikoura
Go in 二月, 三月 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.
氣候 in Kaikoura month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| 月份 | Avg high | Avg low | 雨fall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 一月 | 20° | 13° | 188 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 二月 | 20° | 13° | 113 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 三月 | 19° | 11° | 129 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 四月 | 17° | 11° | 176 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 五月 | 15° | 8° | 103 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 六月 | 13° | 6° | 128 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 七月 | 12° | 6° | 171 mm | ★★☆☆☆ |
| 八月 | 12° | 5° | 56 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 九月 | 15° | 7° | 75 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 十月 | 17° | 8° | 115 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
| 十一月 | 18° | 11° | 98 mm | ★★★★☆ |
| 十二月 | 20° | 13° | 164 mm | ★★★☆☆ |
氣候 type: Temperate. 來源： Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
How Kaikoura compares，天氣為nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against Kaikoura.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 三月lborough | 101 km | 13°C | about the same | 833 mm |
| Nelson City | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
| Nelson | 130 km | 14°C | +1°C warmer | 1485 mm |
| Tasman | 142 km | 11°C | 1°C cooler | 1403 mm |
| Christchurch | 152 km | 12°C | 1°C cooler | 686 mm |
What至pack, what至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
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 57 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. 人口約為2.200.
目前氣溫為13°C (56°F) in Kaikoura，天氣為陰天. 體感溫度為11°C. 今天氣溫介於9°C至20°C. 降雨機率為100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.8/10 - 尚可 — 依天氣規劃.
最佳旅遊時間是Kaikoura is 二月, 三月 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 warmer than average for 八月. The forecast high of 20°C is 7.6°C above the 12°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 9.3/10. 陣風至57 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.
天氣：Kaikoura現在
Open-Meteo Updated 11:29 AM, 八月 26 local time.
Weekend outlook
⛅ 16° / 7°
局部多雲 · 4% rain · wind 8 km/h
☁️ 16° / 8°
陰天 · 24% rain · wind 21 km/h
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景點, parks and landmarks in and around Kaikoura.
Quick facts about Kaikoura
| 類型 | City |
|---|---|
| Region | Canterbury |
| 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 for | whale watching where mountains meet sea |
| 當地時間 | 11:29 AM (UTC+12:00) |
| Best months | 二月, 三月 and 十一月 |
| 氣候 | 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現在?
It is currently 13°C (56°F)，天氣為陰天. 濕度 is 63% and wind is 12 km/h.
When is the best time至visit Kaikoura?
二月, 三月 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+12:00). The local time is 11:29 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 data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| 預報 and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| 空氣品質 and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| 氣候 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 八月 26, 2026 at 11:29 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
