Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater; the best time is January–April, October–December. Outside the windy season, air 12°C.
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In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Air: 12°C by day, 3°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 10 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in May →Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater; the best time is January–April, October–December. Outside the windy season, air 12°C.
What is the weather like at Lake Clearwater in May?
Around 12°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).
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