Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°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: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 25 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).
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Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is September a good time for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui?
September is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nelson – Tāhunanui. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Nelson – Tāhunanui in September?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
What is the weather like at Nelson – Tāhunanui in September?
Around 15°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in September?
Within 1,500 km: New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (16 windy days), Foxton Beach (12 windy days) & Opunake (19 windy days).
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