New ZealandThe climate of Kaikoura
The current climate in Kaikoura features temperatures ranging from a high of 21°C to a low of 13°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 17°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 13°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kaikoura, New Zealand.
Temperature records
The highest temperature recorded in Kaikoura in recent years was 33°C in February 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 4°C in August 2016.
Precipitation and snowfall
On average, Kaikoura gets 818 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,9 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.
Best time to visit Kaikoura?
The best time to visit Kaikoura for sunny weather is January through March, November and December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kaikoura. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
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Climate Table of Kaikoura
The climate table of Kaikoura shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 21 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 14 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 12 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 45 | 93 | 59 | 125 | 50 | 78 | 79 | 42 | 59 | 50 | 64 | 74 |
| Snow (cm) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,3 | 2,7 | 3,6 | 1,4 | 0,8 | 0 | 0 |
| UV Index | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
Temperature charts
These charts display the average temperatures in Kaikoura, New Zealand. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Average Temperature per Month in Kaikoura
Yearly Temperature in Kaikoura
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kaikoura, New Zealand. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kaikoura
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kaikoura
Average Snowfall per Month in Kaikoura
Total Yearly Snowfall in Kaikoura
UV index chart
This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kaikoura, New Zealand. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Average UV Index per Month in Kaikoura
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Average weather in Kaikoura by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kaikoura. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.