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When to go · Kaikoura

Kaikoura in February

Great month. Inside Kaikoura's best window: All year; Dec–Mar warmest, Jun–Aug for snow on the Seaward Kaikōura Range.

Key facts

Verdict
Great
Temperature
22°C / 12°C
average high / low
Rain days
6
Crowds
High
New Zealand overall
Prices
High
New Zealand overall

Verdict

GreatBest and avoid months for Kaikoura

Inside Kaikoura's best window: All year; Dec–Mar warmest, Jun–Aug for snow on the Seaward Kaikōura Range.

Weather in February

Long-term averages
  • KaikouraHighs around 22 °C, lows around 12 °C, rain on about 6 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · New Zealand overall
High
Prices · New Zealand overall
High

New Zealand overall: The most settled weather of the year; school is back, so beaches ease after Waitangi Day.

High-price month: see what to book ahead.

What to pack

  • A warm layer for the evenings

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