Nelson – Rabbit Island in October
October 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: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 8°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 13 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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Where to go kitesurfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Rabbit Island. 14 windy days, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Rabbit Island in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Nelson – Rabbit Island in October?
About 14 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 October?
Around 16°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (10 windy days), Muriwai (13 windy days) & Papamoa (9 windy days).