Kaikoura weather in August 2025

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 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.

Temperatures

11° / 7°

Rainy Days

Snowy Days

Dry Days

Rainfall

Sun Hours

7.0

Hrs

Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
					1 8° /4°	2 8° /4°
3 9° /4°	4 10° /6°	5 11° /7°	6 12° /8°	7 12° /5°	8 8° /5°	9 7° /4°
10 7° /2°	11 8° /4°	12 9° /3°	13 9° /4°	14 12° /7°	15 12° /7°	16 12° /8°
17 12° /9°	18 12° /7°	19 11° /7°	20 12° /7°	21 11° /7°	22 10° /6°	23 12° /7°
24 14° /9°	25 12° /8°	26 10° /8°	27 11° /6°	28 10° /6°	29 12° /7°	30 12° /8°
31 13° /9°

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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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