Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 18°C.
Plan your trip to Lake ClearwaterEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Air: 18°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in December
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DecPEAK SEASON
Tāhunanui
Nelson · New Zealand
windy season20° water21° air
314 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NSN 2 km
2
DecGOOD
Point Chevalier
Auckland · New Zealand
4 windy days21° water22° air
812 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 19 km
3
DecGOOD
Takapuna Beach
Auckland · New Zealand
5 windy days21° water22° air
821 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 25 km
4
DecGOOD
Orewa
New Zealand
7 windy days21° water22° air
840 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AKL 48 km
5
DecGOOD
Bream Bay
Ruakākā · New Zealand
6 windy days20° water23° air
904 km away · Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ WRE 18 km
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DecGOOD
Maketū
New Zealand
6 windy days20° water22° air
794 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TRG 25 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in December →Where to go kitesurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 18°C.
What is the weather like at Lake Clearwater in December?
Around 18°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), Auckland – Point Chevalier (4 windy days) & Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days).
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