Kaikoura Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Kaikoura sees moderate temperature fluctuations over the course of a year.
Temperatures can be pleasant at the high end
to roughly cold at the low end.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The climate in Kaikoura experiences moderate temperature changes, with mild shifts between seasons. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a pleasant 20°C in February to a chilly 10°C in the coolest month, July.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 3°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kaikoura experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1024 mm of precipitation annually. Precipitation levels in Kaikoura remain relatively steady throughout the year. June has the most rain, with 101 mm over 10 days. In May, this drops slightly to 71 mm, making the city's climate fairly predictable.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
partly cloudy and no rain partly cloudy and no rain overcast and rainForecast for Kaikoura
7 m/s
4 m/s
5 m/s
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
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:
February has an average maximum temperature of 20°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is July with an average maximum temperature of 10°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 101 mm of rainfall.
May is the driest month with 71 mm of precipitation.
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