What is the weather like?
Normally the weather in the Abel Tasman National Park is warm and sunny. The average summer temperature is 24 C (75 F), minimum temperature 13C (55F) and water temperature 18C (65F). During the cooler winter months the average daily maximum is 12C (54F), minimum temperature is 4C (39F), and the water is 14C (58F). Winds can occur during any time of the year, and can affect kayaking itineraries and timing. Autumn and early winter are generally calmer.
The Gold Coast has a delightful subtropical climate. The average daytime temperature during Spring and Summer (September to February) is 28 degrees Celsius. The average temperature in Winter (June to August) is a very mild 21 degrees Celsius. The Gold Coast averages almost 300 days of sunshine per year!