Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 31 windy days, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Bahía SalinasEvery 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: 31 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 19 knots
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 8 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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Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 31 windy days, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Bahía Salinas in January?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Bahía Salinas in January?
About 31 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 19 knots.
What is the weather like at Bahía Salinas in January?
Around 30°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Cabo de la Vela (30 windy days), Isla Blanca (windy season) & Lake Arenal – Tilarán (28 windy days).
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