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The temperatures in Kaikoura in October are quite cold with temperatures between 9°C and 14°C, warm clothes are a must.
You can expect about 3 to 8 days of rain in Kaikoura during the month of October. It’s a good idea to bring along your umbrella so that you don’t get caught in poor weather.
Our weather forecast can give you a great sense of what weather to expect in Kaikoura in October 2025.
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.
| 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 |