Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha in January
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha; the best time is June–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Waves: 2.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 16°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Costa da Caparica – Fonte da TelhaSetúbal (Lisbon area), PortugalIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAT 22 kmWindy 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
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El MédanoSpain · 1353 km away · water 21°C14 windy days2
Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 1176 km away · water 20°C13 windy days3
Hyères – L'AlmanarreFrance · 1381 km away · water 15°C17 windy days4
GruissanFrance · 1151 km away · water 12°C19 windy days5
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 1186 km away · water 20°C11 windy days6
Lanzarote – FamaraSpain · 1124 km away · water 20°C11 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha
- Katavento.pt 3.4 km
- SUL surf, eat & sleep 0.7 km
- INCOSTA- Hostel- sea, surf & sand 8.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha; the best time is June–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, waves 2.8 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha in January?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha in January?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
How big are the waves at Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha in January?
About 2.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Costa da Caparica – Fonte da Telha in January?
Around 16°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: El Médano (14 windy days), Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (13 windy days) & Hyères – L'Almanarre (17 windy days).