Karpathos – Afiada in January
January is a good month for kitesurfing at Karpathos – Afiada (best: July–September).
Plan your trip to Karpathos – AfiadaEvery 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: 16 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 16°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Karpathos – AfiadaSouth Aegean (Dodecanese), GreeceIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AOK 1 kmWindy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
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Mykonos – KorfosGreece · 276 km away · water 16°C21 windy days2
Soma BayEgypt · 1154 km away · water 24°C13 windy days3
SafagaEgypt · 1157 km away · water 23°C13 windy days4
HurghadaEgypt · 1107 km away · water 23°C12 windy days5
Paros – New Golden BeachGreece · 245 km away · water 17°C17 windy days6
AlaçatıTurkey · 322 km away · water 18°C14 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Karpathos – Afiada
- Meltemi 1.1 km
- Surfvival - Surf School Shop 5.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Karpathos – Afiada?
January is a good month for kitesurfing at Karpathos – Afiada (best: July–September). 16 windy days, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Karpathos – Afiada in January?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Karpathos – Afiada in January?
About 16 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
What is the weather like at Karpathos – Afiada in January?
Around 16°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Mykonos – Korfos (21 windy days), Soma Bay (13 windy days) & Safaga (13 windy days).