El Médano in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at El Médano; the best time is July–August.
Plan your trip to El MédanoEvery 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: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 2 rainy days
El MédanoCanary Islands, SpainIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TFS 3 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 · 1428 km away · water 23°C20 windy days2
Sal – Ponta PretaCabo Verde · 1431 km away · water 23°C20 windy days3
Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 274 km away · water 20°C13 windy days4
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 257 km away · water 20°C11 windy days5
Dakhla LagoonWestern Sahara · 479 km away · water 18°C11 windy days6
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 773 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 El Médano
- Sunset Kite center 0.3 km
- Duotone Pro Center 0.4 km
- Casa grande surf hostel 0.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at El Médano?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at El Médano; the best time is July–August. 14 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at El Médano in January?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is El Médano in January?
About 14 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
How big are the waves at El Médano in January?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at El Médano in January?
Around 22°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 2 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) & Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (13 windy days).