La Torche in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at La Torche.
Plan your trip to La TorcheEvery 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: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots
- Waves: 2.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 11°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 10°C by day, 6°C at night
- Weather: 14 sunny days, 16 rainy days
La TorcheBrittany (Finistère), FranceIntermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ BES 68 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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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 982 km away · water 9°C26 windy days2
Rømø – LakolkDenmark · 1201 km away · water 3°C24 windy days3
Sylt – WesterlandGermany · 1175 km away · water 4°C23 windy days4
BrouwersdamNetherlands · 732 km away · water 6°C20 windy days5
Hyères – L'AlmanarreFrance · 975 km away · water 15°C17 windy days6
Sankt Peter-OrdingGermany · 1153 km away · water 4°C19 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near La Torche
- La Torche 0.5 km
- École de Surf de Bretagne (La Torche) 0.6 km
- Centre Nautique Municipal de Penmarc'h 4.7 km
- École de Char à Voile Plein Ouest 11.6 km
- École de Surf de Bretagne de Penhors 11.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at La Torche?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at La Torche. 17 windy days, waves 2.6 m, water 11°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 10°C.
How warm is the water at La Torche in January?
About 11°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is La Torche in January?
About 17 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 15 knots.
How big are the waves at La Torche in January?
About 2.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at La Torche in January?
Around 10°C by day and 6°C at night, with about 14 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (26 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days) & Sylt – Westerland (23 windy days).