Is June a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
June is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui; the best time is January–April, September–December. Outside the windy season, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
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In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 12 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 June a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
June is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui; the best time is January–April, September–December. Outside the windy season, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in June?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in June?
Around 14°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in June?
Within 1,500 km: Opunake (13 windy days), Muriwai (11 windy days) & Ahipara (9 windy days).
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