Nelson – Rabbit Island in July
July is outside the best season 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: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 6 knots
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 12°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 9 rainy days
Nelson – Rabbit IslandTasman (Nelson), New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ 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 July →Questions
Is July a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island?
July is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island; the best time is October, December. 4 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 12°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Rabbit Island in July?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Nelson – Rabbit Island in July?
About 4 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 6 knots.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Rabbit Island in July?
Around 12°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ahipara (13 windy days), Rangiputa (13 windy days) & Opunake (12 windy days).