Nelson – Rabbit Island in May
May 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: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 15°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Nelson – Rabbit IslandTasman (Nelson), New ZealandBeginner-friendly · 4/3 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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AhiparaNew Zealand · 678 km away · water 18°C10 windy days3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 260 km away · water 17°C10 windy days4
OpunakeNew Zealand · 210 km away · water 17°C10 windy days5
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 505 km away · water 17°C10 windy days6
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 146 km away · water 16°C9 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island; the best time is October, December. 4 windy days, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Rabbit Island in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Nelson – Rabbit Island in May?
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 May?
Around 15°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).