Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik?
January is a good month for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik (best: March, October, December). 15 windy days, water 7°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 2°C.
Plan your trip to Ålesund – Roaldsanden / BlindheimsvikEvery 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: 15 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Water: 7°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 2°C by day, -4°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 1 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both
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 January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik?
January is a good month for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik (best: March, October, December). 15 windy days, water 7°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 2°C.
How warm is the water at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik in January?
About 7°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik in January?
About 15 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
What is the weather like at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik in January?
Around 2°C by day and -4°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 1 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 17; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (26 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days) & Houtribdijk – Trintelhaven (19 windy days).
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