Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui; the best time is January–April, September–December. Outside the windy season, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 16°C.
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In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 16°C by day, 8°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 May a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui; the best time is January–April, September–December. Outside the windy season, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in May?
Around 16°C by day and 8°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).
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