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Parawing in Schleswig-Holstein

2 parawing spots in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for parawing.

Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Best time for parawing in Schleswig-Holstein: January, July, October. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).
  • Top picks: Sankt Peter-Ording & Fehmarn – Gold.
  • For beginners: Sankt Peter-Ording & Fehmarn – Gold.

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.

Month by month in Schleswig-Holstein

MonthWindy daysWaterWetsuitAir
JanuaryJan174°C6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves5°C
FebruaryFeb123°C6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves5°C
MarchMar85°C6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves9°C
AprilApr98°C6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves11°C
MayMay913°C5/4 wetsuit and boots16°C
JuneJun917°C4/3 wetsuit19°C
JulyJul1319°C3/2 wetsuit21°C
AugustAug719°C3/2 wetsuit21°C
SeptemberSep1018°C4/3 wetsuit19°C
OctoberOct1613°C5/4 wetsuit and boots14°C
NovemberNov149°C6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves9°C
DecemberDec156°C6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves6°C

Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.

Questions

When is the best time for parawing in Schleswig-Holstein?

Best time for parawing in Schleswig-Holstein: January, July, October. Then about 15 windy days a month and water around 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).

What wetsuit do I need in Schleswig-Holstein?

It depends on the month: about 19°C water in August (3/2 wetsuit) and about 3°C in February (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves).

Is Schleswig-Holstein good for beginners?

Yes, these spots suit beginners: Sankt Peter-Ording & Fehmarn – Gold.

Which airport is closest?

Sea-Airport Cuxhaven/Nordholz / Nordholz Naval Airbase (FCN), 63 km from Sankt Peter-Ording; Lübeck Blankensee Airport (LBC), 73 km from Fehmarn – Gold.

Parawing in Germany