Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez in January
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez; the best time is July–September.
Plan your trip to Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezEvery 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: 3 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 24 rainy days
Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezDiana, MadagascarIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ DIE 20 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).
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Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez; the best time is July–September. 3 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez in January?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez in January?
About 3 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez in January?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 24 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Paje – Zanzibar (windy season), Watamu (windy season) & Zanzibar – Kiwengwa (windy season).