Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers; the best time is March–May, September–November. 7 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 12°C.
Plan your trip to Carnon – Petit TraversEvery 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 12°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; 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.
Other kitesurfing spots in France in January →Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Carnon – Petit Travers
- Monki Kite Surf School 6.7 km
- FluidW 7.8 km
- Hibiskite Surf School 10.8 km
- Club30kite 11.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers; the best time is March–May, September–November. 7 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 12°C.
How warm is the water at Carnon – Petit Travers in January?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Carnon – Petit Travers in January?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
What is the weather like at Carnon – Petit Travers in January?
Around 12°C by day and 4°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 9; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Porto Pino (7 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days) & Houtribdijk – Trintelhaven (19 windy days).
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