Best year time to visit Kaikoura District

General weather information about Kaikoura District

Average annual temperature is 13.6 °C

Absolute maximum temperature: 30.0 °C

Absolute minimum temperature: -1.0 °C

Number of sunny days: 115 days

Number of rainy days: 248 days

Number of snow days: 2 days

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

Kaikoura District air temperature forecast for each month

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Absolute maximum temperature (°C)28.030.028.422.923.919.718.317.724.926.527.028.7
Average daytime temperature (°C)21.921.620.919.318.013.712.712.416.719.118.923.4
Average temperature (°C)18.118.116.414.613.59.78.37.611.713.214.217.9
Average night temperature (°C)15.015.113.011.410.66.85.34.27.99.210.414.2
Absolute minimum temperature (°C)11.19.85.55.75.11.90.5-1.02.4-0.54.88.4

Kaikoura District monthly weather indicators

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Daylight maximum duration (h)15.014.013.011.010.09.09.011.012.013.014.015.0
Daylight mean duration (h)14.913.712.410.99.79.19.410.511.813.214.515.2
Daylight minimum duration (h)14.013.011.010.09.09.09.09.011.012.013.015.0
Sunshine mean duration (h)10.48.98.77.14.75.66.48.37.310.210.510.7
Precipitation (mm)17341020314573143234511266413697
Sunny days62610131115171011104
Rainy days252625201819161220202027
Snow days000000020000

Kaikoura District - weather forecast by months

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Best time to visit Kaikoura District:

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

  • January — 10.4(h)
  • November — 10.5(h)
  • December — 10.7(h)

Months with the longest average daylight duration in Kaikoura District:

  • December — 15.2(h)

The largest precipitation sum in Kaikoura District is at

  • February — 410(mm)
  • March — 203(mm)
  • July — 234(mm)

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    Frequently asked questions

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