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Kaikoura Climate by Month

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Kaikoura (Canterbury), New Zealand. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

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.

Forecast for Kaikoura

Thu   Nov 14
19°C | 11°C
NE 22 km/h
9.7 mm
overcast and heavy rain

overcast and heavy rain

Fri   Nov 15
21°C | 9°C
SW 14 km/h
4.9 mm
overcast and slight rain

overcast and slight rain

Sat   Nov 16
10°C | 5°C
SW 32 km/h
4.9 mm
partly cloudy and rain

partly cloudy and rain

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.