Nelson – Rabbit Island in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island; the best time is October, December.
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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 9 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 January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island; the best time is October, December. 10 windy days, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Rabbit Island in January?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Nelson – Rabbit Island in January?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Rabbit Island in January?
Around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (9 windy days), Muriwai (11 windy days) & Papamoa (5 windy days).