Guincho in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Guincho; the best time is May–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to GuinchoEvery 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 11 knots
- Waves: 2.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 15°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 22 sunny days, 14 rainy days
GuinchoLisbon District (Cascais), PortugalAdvanced only · 5/4 wetsuit and boots · ✈ CAT 10 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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El MédanoSpain · 1357 km away · water 21°C14 windy days2
Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 1184 km away · water 20°C13 windy days3
Hyères – L'AlmanarreFrance · 1394 km away · water 15°C17 windy days4
GruissanFrance · 1163 km away · water 12°C19 windy days5
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 1194 km away · water 20°C11 windy days6
Lanzarote – FamaraSpain · 1133 km away · water 20°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 Guincho
- Moana Surf School 0.4 km
- Shaka Surf School 0.4 km
- Wanted Surf School 0.7 km
- Surf school Surf At Praia Grande 8.9 km
- Surf school Surf At Praia Das Maçãs 10.2 km
- Hooked Surf House 1.6 km
- Guincho Surf Village 3.1 km
- Lisbon Soul Surf Camp - Home of Surf 5.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Guincho?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Guincho; the best time is May–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 11 windy days, waves 2.9 m, water 15°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Guincho in January?
About 15°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Guincho in January?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Guincho in January?
About 2.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Guincho in January?
Around 15°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 22 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: El Médano (14 windy days), Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (13 windy days) & Hyères – L'Almanarre (17 windy days).