Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
November verdict
Kaikoura, New Zealand in November
Weather score37Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
November weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
75mm
Sun
6.7h
Sea
13°C
Weather score
37
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 75mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 13°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
November17°C average high
November is close to Kaikoura's yearly temperature average, giving a typical read on daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJanuary to March and December
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
November75mm average rain
November 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
November6.7 hours average sun
November is brighter than Kaikoura's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to February and October to December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
November13°C average sea
November is close to Kaikoura's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJanuary to March
Sea temperatures are usually near 16°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
November37 weather score
November sits close to Kaikoura's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to February and December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.