Is February a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 22°C (shorty), air 22°C.
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In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 22°C, shorty
- Air: 22°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 8 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 February a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
February is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 22°C (shorty), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in February?
About 22°C: shorty.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in February?
Around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (3 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (5 windy days) & Orewa (6 windy days).
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