Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui; the best time is January–April, September–December. Outside the windy season, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
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In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 13°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 10 rainy days
Windy 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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Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
August is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui; the best time is January–April, September–December. Outside the windy season, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 13°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in August?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in August?
Around 13°C by day and 5°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (14 windy days), Plimmerton (15 windy days) & Rangiputa (11 windy days).
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