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The local weather in Kaikoura today

Saturday, 20 December 2025

The weather today in Kaikoura will be chilly with temperatures around 12°C. During the evening and night time the temperatures will drop to 8°C.

For deep dive information check out our hourly weather forecast for today down the page.

Temperature
Temperature
12° / 8°
Chance of rain
Chance of rain
100
%
Wind
Wind
27
Km/h
Humidity
Humidity
85
%
Previous day
Next day
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Temperature10°C9°C9°C12°C10°C11°C10°C10°C
Weather Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
Clear
Clear
Partly cloudy
Partly cloudy
Patchy light drizzle
Patchy light drizzle
Light rain shower
Light rain shower
Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
Patchy rain possible
Chance of rain100%0%0%100%100%100%100%87%
Precipitation0.1 mm0 mm0 mm0.2 mm0.2 mm0.1 mm0.1 mm0 mm
Humidity85%80%74%63%79%78%81%81%
Wind27Km/h19Km/h11Km/h10Km/h12Km/h12Km/h4Km/h3Km/h
Wind Gust31Km/h22Km/h13Km/h11Km/h15Km/h14Km/h5Km/h3Km/h
Wind Degree225°
Wind Degree
241°
Wind Degree
235°
Wind Degree
173°
Wind Degree
184°
Wind Degree
156°
Wind Degree
159°
Wind Degree
154°
Wind Degree
Wind DirectionSWWSWSWSSSSESSESSE
Cloud Cover82%17%31%73%83%100%100%82%
UV Index00026410
Visibility10 Km10 Km10 Km5 Km10 Km10 Km10 Km10 Km
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The weather in Kaikoura today - FAQ

What is the weather today in Kaikoura?
The wather forecast for today in Kaikoura is mostly patchy light drizzle.
What is today's highest and lowest temperature in Kaikoura?
The temperature today in Kaikoura will range between 8° and 12°.
Will it be raining today in Kaikoura?
The chance of rain today in Kaikoura is 100%.
Will it be windy today in Kaikoura?
The wind will blow between 3 Km/h to 27 Km/h today in Kaikoura.
How many hours of sunlight today in Kaikoura?
There will be 12.5 hours of sun today in Kaikoura.
What time is the sunrise and sunset today in Kaikoura?
The sun will rise at 05:44 and set at 21:02.

Sunrise and sunset time in Kaikoura today

What time is the sunset and sunrise in Kaikoura today? The sun will rise at 05:44 and will set at 21:02. There will be 12.5 hours of sunlight in Kaikoura.

Sunrise
Sunrise
05:44
Sunset
Sunset
21:02

Kaikoura today weather

Morning Patchy light drizzle

The temperature in Kaikoura today in the early morning is 9°C.

If you take into account factors such as wind, humidity and other weather conditions, the temperatures can feel like 8°C.

The chance of rain in Kaikoura in the morning is 0%, and the wind will blow at 11km/h.

Noon Light rain shower

The temperature in Kaikoura today at noon time is 10°C and it will feel like 8°C. The humidity will be around 79% with wind speed of 12km/h.

Evening Patchy rain possible

The temperature in Kaikoura today's evening will get to 11°C.

The chance of rain in Kaikoura in the evening time is 100%, with wind speed of 12km/h.

Night Patchy rain possible

The night temperature in Kaikoura today is 10°C with a wind speed of 3km/h.

Clothing recommendation for Kaikoura

Saturday, 20 December 2025
Umbrella
Umbrella
Winter Hat
Winter Hat
Coat
Coat
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