Cool
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days.
June verdict
Kaikoura, New Zealand in June
Weather score23Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 11°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
June weather
Monthly averages
Temp
11°C
Rain
81mm
Sun
3.7h
Sea
12°C
Weather score
23
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 81mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 3.7h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 12°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kaikoura, New Zealand with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
June11°C average high
June has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
June81mm average rain
June sits on the drier side of Kaikoura's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to February, April, June, and September to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
June3.7 hours average sun
June is one of Kaikoura's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
June12°C average sea
June is below Kaikoura's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
June23 weather score
June is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.