Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
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In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 21°C by day, 13°C at night
- Weather: 27 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 December a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 21°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in December?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in December?
Around 21°C by day and 13°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (4 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days) & Orewa (7 windy days).
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