Nelson – Rabbit Island in December
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island.
Plan your trip to Nelson – Rabbit IslandEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Nelson – Rabbit IslandTasman (Nelson), New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ NSN 8 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Where to go kitesurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island. 15 windy days, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Rabbit Island in December?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Nelson – Rabbit Island in December?
About 15 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Rabbit Island in December?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (7 windy days), Muriwai (8 windy days) & Napier – Westshore (10 windy days).