Cowes – the Solent in December
December is one of the best months for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent.
Plan your trip to Cowes – the SolentEvery 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: 18 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots
- Air: 10°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 9 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Cowes – the SolentIsle of Wight, United KingdomBeginner-friendly · ✈ SOU 21 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Water temperature per month (°C)
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 windsurfing in December
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 740 km away · water 11°C25 windy days2
MarstrandSweden · 1147 km away20 windy days3
Sylt – WesterlandGermany · 791 km away · water 6°C23 windy days4
Rømø – LakolkDenmark · 815 km away · water 5°C22 windy days5
BrouwersdamNetherlands · 375 km away · water 7°C21 windy days6
KlitmøllerDenmark · 945 km away · water 7°C21 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go windsurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent?
December is one of the best months for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent. 18 windy days, air 10°C.
How windy is Cowes – the Solent in December?
About 18 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 15 knots.
What is the weather like at Cowes – the Solent in December?
Around 10°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 9 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go windsurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (25 windy days), Marstrand (20 windy days) & Sylt – Westerland (23 windy days).