Kaikoura Weather

Tucked between the sea and the stunning Kaikoura Ranges, the township of Kaikoura is a popular destination for whale watching, wildlife encounters and swimming with the dolphins. Kaikoura's mild maritime climate and high sunshine hours draw visitors year round, with average summer temperatures between 13°C and 20°C, and winter temperatures within the range of 5°C to 11°C.

Average annual rainfall (mm): 844
Average annual sunshine hours: 2,090
Average summer temperature (°C): 17
Average winter temperature (°C): 8

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Other locations in the Canterbury region: Ashburton, Christchurch, Kaikoura, Timaru

For a full listing of regional weather, go to the national New Zealand weather page.