Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
September is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater; the best time is January–April, October–December. Outside the windy season, air 11°C.
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In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Air: 11°C by day, 1°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 14 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 September
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in September →Where to go kitesurfing in September →Questions
Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater?
September is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Lake Clearwater; the best time is January–April, October–December. Outside the windy season, air 11°C.
What is the weather like at Lake Clearwater in September?
Around 11°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: Nelson – Tāhunanui (windy season), New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (16 windy days) & Foxton Beach (12 windy days).
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