Cowes – the Solent in January
January is a good month for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent (best: November–December).
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: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Air: 8°C by day, 4°C at night
- Weather: 14 sunny days, 13 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 January
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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 740 km away · water 9°C26 windy days2
MarstrandSweden · 1147 km away21 windy days3
Rømø – LakolkDenmark · 815 km away · water 3°C24 windy days4
Sylt – WesterlandGermany · 791 km away · water 4°C23 windy days5
KlitmøllerDenmark · 945 km away · water 5°C21 windy days6
BrouwersdamNetherlands · 375 km away · water 6°C20 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go windsurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent?
January is a good month for windsurfing at Cowes – the Solent (best: November–December). 13 windy days, air 8°C.
How windy is Cowes – the Solent in January?
About 13 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
What is the weather like at Cowes – the Solent in January?
Around 8°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 14 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go windsurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (26 windy days), Marstrand (21 windy days) & Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days).