Climate Insights for Kaikoura Aerodrome

The climate in Kaikoura Aerodrome is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 918mm of precipitation falls per year. Kaikoura Aerodrome receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kaikoura Aerodrome is in the Southern Hemisphere. The seasons are reversed — summer runs from December to February, while winter falls between June and August. The summer months are: January, February, December. The coldest months are August, July, June, when temperatures can drop to 7°C. Light snow can occur between July and August.

Kaikoura Aerodrome sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 7°C to 19°C. January is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 19°C with a mean of 17°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 7°C and an average of 9°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 4°C between highs and lows.

Kaikoura Aerodrome is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 918mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 102mm of rainfall. February and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 62mm. That's 39mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year, so there is no pronounced dry or wet season to plan around. Light snowfall can occur between July and August, totalling around 6cm annually. July is the snowiest month with approximately 2cm.

Kaikoura Aerodrome is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 22km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 23km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 21km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently autumn in Kaikoura Aerodrome, which began on March 20, 2026. Kaikoura Aerodrome is in the Southern Hemisphere, where the seasons are reversed — spring starts in September, summer in December, autumn in March, and winter in June. The warmest period peaks in January at around 19°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 7°C. Winter is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Kaikoura Aerodrome is during January, February, March and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 79mm per month. By contrast, August can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 7°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely — pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kaikoura Aerodrome based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.