Holbox in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Holbox; the best time is March–May.
Plan your trip to HolboxEvery 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 13 knots
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 7 rainy days
HolboxQuintana Roo, MexicoBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CUN 75 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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Lake Arenal – TilaránCosta Rica · 1249 km away28 windy days2
South Padre Island – Laguna MadreUnited States · 1121 km away · water 18°C15 windy days3
Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandUnited States · 1203 km away · water 17°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Holbox
- Holbox Kiteboarding School 0.2 km
- Kukulkite Kitesurfing Center 0.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Holbox?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Holbox; the best time is March–May. 14 windy days, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Holbox in January?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Holbox in January?
About 14 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
What is the weather like at Holbox in January?
Around 26°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Lake Arenal – Tilarán (28 windy days), South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (15 windy days) & Bird Island Basin – Padre Island (10 windy days).