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Climate in Kaikoura (Canterbury), New Zealand

The graphs below show the monthly weather averages over the year.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Weather Forecasts for Kaikoura

Thu   Apr 25
19°C | 8°C
NE 14 km/h
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Apr 26
16°C | 4°C
W 22 km/h
0.3 mm
partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

partly cloudy and chance of slight rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Apr 27
15°C | 3°C
NW 7 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Kaikoura in New Zealand

During the months of January and February you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • Which is the warmest month in Kaikoura?
    February has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Kaikoura?
    The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kaikoura?
    June tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kaikoura?
    May is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.

    • No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.

     

     

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