Kaikoura weather live forecast

Today's maximum temperature in Kaikoura is expected to be 12°C. Select a day from the live weather forecast for Kaikoura, New Zealand for more weather parameters.

5-day weather forecast updated at 04:02 on Monday 25th May 2026 GMT

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The 5-day weather forecast for New Zealand (Kaikoura) is provided by the Swiss meteorological agency, meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

Kaikoura weather forecast by day

Below are the detailed weather forecasts for Kaikoura for the next 5 days.

Kaikoura weather for Monday 25th May 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Kaikoura, New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 12°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the north-west.

  • 12°C maximum temperature12
    °C maximum temperature
  • 8°C minimum temperature8
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 8 hours of bright sunshine8
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 2 (Low)UV2
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 12°C wind chill12
    °C wind chill
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the North-West10
    kph wind from NW

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Kaikoura weather for Tuesday 26th May 2026

Expect broken clouds in Kaikoura, New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 14°C, maximum UV of 2 (Low) and 4 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a gentle breeze of 15 kph from the south.

  • 14°C maximum temperature14
    °C maximum temperature
  • 10°C minimum temperature10
    °C minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 4 hours of bright sunshine4
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 2 (Low)UV2
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Gentle breeze of 15 kph from the South15
    kph wind from S

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Kaikoura weather for Wednesday 27th May 2026

Expect broken clouds in Kaikoura, New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 13°C, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 6 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the east.

  • 13°C maximum temperature13
    °C maximum temperature
  • 10°C minimum temperature10
    °C minimum temperature
  • Broken clouds
    broken clouds
  • 6 hours of bright sunshine6
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low)UV1
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 13°C wind chill13
    °C wind chill
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the East10
    kph wind from E

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Kaikoura weather for Thursday 28th May 2026

Expect scattered clouds in Kaikoura, New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 12°C, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 8 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the north-west.

  • 12°C maximum temperature12
    °C maximum temperature
  • 10°C minimum temperature10
    °C minimum temperature
  • Scattered clouds
    scattered clouds
  • 8 hours of bright sunshine8
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low)UV1
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • No heat & humidity0
    no heat & humidity
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the North-West10
    kph wind from NW

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Kaikoura weather for Friday 29th May 2026

Expect clear skies in Kaikoura, New Zealand with a maximum temperature of 13°C, maximum UV of 1 (Low) and 9 hours of bright sunshine. There are 0 mm of rainfall expected and a light breeze of 10 kph from the north-west.

  • 13°C maximum temperature13
    °C maximum temperature
  • 9°C minimum temperature9
    °C minimum temperature
  • Clear skies
    clear skies
  • 9 hours of bright sunshine9
    hours of sunshine
  • UV (maximum) index 1 (Low)UV1
    UV index (Low)
  • 0 mm of rainfall expected0
    mm of rainfall expected
  • 13°C wind chill13
    °C wind chill
  • Light breeze of 10 kph from the North-West10
    kph wind from NW

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