Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
Plan your trip to Nelson – TāhunanuiEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 11 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in New Zealand in October →Where to go kitesurfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in October?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in October?
Around 17°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Lake Clearwater (windy season), Auckland – Point Chevalier (5 windy days) & Auckland – Takapuna Beach (7 windy days).
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