Overall on the next 14 days there will be 1 days with snow in Kaikoura and a total of 3.1 cm of snow.
It will be snowy on the following days:
Kaikoura weather in August 2026
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Thursday
Jul 23
0 mm
13° / 4°
Friday
Jul 24
0.8 mm
14° / 6°
Saturday
Jul 25
5.5 mm
9° / 5°
Sunday
Jul 26
7 mm
6° / -2°
Monday
Jul 27
0 mm
8° / -2°
Tuesday
Jul 28
0 mm
11° / 1°
Wednesday
Jul 29
0 mm
12° / 4°
Thursday
Jul 30
0.3 mm
13° / 6°
Friday
Jul 31
4.8 mm
9° / 7°
Saturday
Aug 1
7.5 mm
10° / 4°
Sunday
Aug 2
1.8 mm
9° / 0°
Monday
Aug 3
3.1 cm
5° / -3°
Tuesday
Aug 4
0 mm
9° / -3°
Wednesday
Aug 5
0 mm
9° / 1°
🌨️ Snowy days in Kaikoura 2026 (August)
The average weather in Kaikoura in August
The temperatures in Kaikoura in August are quite cold with temperatures between 7°C and 11°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Kaikoura during the month of August. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Please note that Kaikoura can expect a few days of snow in August.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kaikoura in August 2026.
If you’re planning to visit Kaikoura in the near future, we highly recommend that you review the 14 day weather forecast for Kaikoura before you arrive.
Temperatures
11° / 7°
Rainy Days
5
Snowy Days
1
Dry Days
26
Rainfall
63
mm
Sun Hours
7.0
Hrs
Historic average weather for August
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Explore the weather in Kaikoura in other months
Kaikoura annual weather
| Month | Temperatures | Rainy Days | Dry Days | Snowy Days | Rainfall | Weather | More details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 14° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 66 mm | Good | Kaikoura in January |
| February | 20° / 14° | 4 | 24 | 0 | 87 mm | Good | Kaikoura in February |
| March | 18° / 13° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 66 mm | Good | Kaikoura in March |
| April | 16° / 11° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 92 mm | Good | Kaikoura in April |
| May | 14° / 10° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 79 mm | Good | Kaikoura in May |
| June | 11° / 8° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 91 mm | Ok | Kaikoura in June |
| July | 10° / 7° | 5 | 26 | 0 | 81 mm | Ok | Kaikoura in July |
| August | 11° / 7° | 5 | 26 | 1 | 63 mm | Ok | Kaikoura in August |
| September | 12° / 8° | 4 | 26 | 0 | 52 mm | Ok | Kaikoura in September |
| October | 14° / 9° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 73 mm | Good | Kaikoura in October |
| November | 16° / 11° | 5 | 25 | 0 | 64 mm | Good | Kaikoura in November |
| December | 18° / 13° | 4 | 27 | 0 | 86 mm | Good | Kaikoura in December |
Temperatures in Kaikoura in August
Rain in Kaikoura in August
Weather in Kaikoura in August - FAQ
What is the average temperature in Kaikoura in August?
The average temperature in Kaikoura in August is 7/11° C.
What is the chance of rain in Kaikoura in August?
On average, there are 5 rainy days in Kaikoura during August.
Weather wise, is August a good time to visit Kaikoura?
The weather in Kaikoura in August is ok.
Can it snow in Kaikoura in August?
On average, there are 1 snowy days in Kaikoura in August.
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