Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Figari bay?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Figari bay; the best time is April–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 17 windy days, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
Plan your trip to Figari bayEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 14°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
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 kitesurfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in France in January →Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Figari bay
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Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Figari bay?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Figari bay; the best time is April–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 17 windy days, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 14°C.
How warm is the water at Figari bay in January?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Figari bay in January?
About 17 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
What is the weather like at Figari bay in January?
Around 14°C by day and 7°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Porto Pino (7 windy days), Mykonos – Korfos (21 windy days) & Houtribdijk – Trintelhaven (19 windy days).
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