Nelson – Rabbit Island in June
June 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: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 6 knots
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 13°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Nelson – Rabbit IslandTasman (Nelson), New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ 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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PlimmertonNew Zealand · 146 km away · water 15°C9 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in June →Questions
Is June a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island?
June is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island; the best time is October, December. 3 windy days, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Rabbit Island in June?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Nelson – Rabbit Island in June?
About 3 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 June?
Around 13°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in June?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (13 windy days), Muriwai (11 windy days) & Ahipara (9 windy days).