Best year time to visit Kaikoura

General weather information about Kaikoura

Average annual temperature is 12.7 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 30.0 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -3.0 °C

Number of sunny days: 137 days

Number of rainy days: 228 days

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* Weather data for Kaikoura New Zealand is based on climate observations for 2026 year

Kaikoura air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)29.030.027.023.123.419.117.317.325.025.525.629.0
Average daytime temperature (°C)21.621.320.418.417.313.312.912.916.718.518.522.6
Average temperature (°C)17.417.315.313.512.48.47.46.911.212.313.416.7
Average night temperature (°C)13.713.811.59.98.94.83.22.16.87.79.012.8
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)9.99.55.74.02.6-1.2-2.8-3.00.2-0.73.16.7

Kaikoura monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)15.014.013.011.010.09.09.011.012.013.015.015.0
Daylight mean duration (h)14.913.812.410.99.79.19.410.511.813.214.515.2
Daylight minimum duration (h)14.013.011.010.09.09.09.09.011.012.013.015.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)10.08.88.57.04.95.66.48.37.310.010.510.4
Precipitation (mm)952491661164972191421115413779
Sunny days76911191014191212117
Rainy days242222191220171218191924
Snow days000000000000

Kaikoura - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Kaikoura:

The best time to visit Kaikoura during the most sunny months:

  • November — 10.5(h)
  • December — 10.4(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Kaikoura:

  • December — 15.2(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Kaikoura is at

  • February — 249(mm)
  • March — 166(mm)
  • July — 191(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

    When is the best time to visit Kaikoura?
    The historical weather data above shows the warmest, sunniest and driest months to help you choose the best time to visit Kaikoura.
    What is the weather like in Kaikoura?
    See average temperature, rainfall and daylight hours for Kaikoura by month in the table above.
    How many sunny days does Kaikoura have?
    The monthly weather statistics above show sunshine and rainfall patterns for Kaikoura throughout the year.