Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik. 17 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°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: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 11°C by day, 5°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 11 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; 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 October
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik?
October is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik. 17 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 11°C.
How warm is the water at Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik in October?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Ålesund – Roaldsanden / Blindheimsvik in October?
About 17 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 October?
Around 11°C by day and 5°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 11 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in October?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (25 windy days), Sylt – Westerland (24 windy days) & Rømø – Lakolk (23 windy days).
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