Kaikoura Weather in November

What's the weather like in Kaikoura (Canterbury) in November 2024?

The climate in Kaikoura during November can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

November is in the spring in Kaikoura and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 5°C (42°F) is normal.

Kaikoura weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.9°C 60.7°F
Nightly temperature 5.4°C 41.7°F
Average temperature 10.7°C 51.2°F
Daily sunshine 6.7 hrs
Avg rainfall 75 mm 3 ins
Rainy days 10 days
Sea temperature 12.8°C 55.1°F
Humidity 68%
Windspeed 13.9kph 9 mph

On average November is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kaikoura with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

November temperatures in Kaikoura

Kaikoura average temperature in November

November rainfall

Kaikoura average rain in November

November hourly sunshine

Kaikoura average rain in November

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kaikoura in November 2024.

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Kaikoura weather stats

Kaikoura weather statistics
Hottest month: January 19.9°C 67.8°F
Driest month: February 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: February 7.1hrs
Coldest month: July 7.2°C 45°F
Wettest month: July 117mm 4.6ins
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