Dakhla Lagoon in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Dakhla Lagoon; the best time is June–July.
Plan your trip to Dakhla LagoonEvery 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: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Dakhla LagoonDakhla-Oued Ed-Dahab, Western SaharaBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ VIL 8 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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Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · 1080 km away · water 23°C20 windy days2
Sal – Ponta PretaCabo Verde · 1084 km away · water 23°C20 windy days3
El MédanoSpain · 479 km away · water 21°C14 windy days4
Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 587 km away · water 20°C13 windy days5
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 576 km away · water 20°C11 windy days6
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 1067 km away · water 17°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 Dakhla Lagoon
- Surf House 5.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Dakhla Lagoon?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Dakhla Lagoon; the best time is June–July. 11 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Dakhla Lagoon in January?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Dakhla Lagoon in January?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
What is the weather like at Dakhla Lagoon in January?
Around 24°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Sal – Kite Beach (20 windy days), Sal – Ponta Preta (20 windy days) & El Médano (14 windy days).