Is January a good time for windsurfing at Lake Annecy?

January is outside the best season for windsurfing at Lake Annecy; the best time is June–September. 0 windy days, air 7°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 0 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 3 knots
  • Air: 7°C by day, 0°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 19 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both
Lake Annecy, windsurfing & SUP. Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France
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Lake Annecy
France
7° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ NCY 5 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
Water temperature per month (°C)

Windy 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).

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Other spots for windsurfing in January

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.

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Questions

Is January a good time for windsurfing at Lake Annecy?

January is outside the best season for windsurfing at Lake Annecy; the best time is June–September. 0 windy days, air 7°C.

How windy is Lake Annecy in January?

About 0 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 3 knots.

What is the weather like at Lake Annecy in January?

Around 7°C by day and 0°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 19 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both.

Where else can I go windsurfing in January?

Within 1,500 km: Porto Pino (7 windy days), Tiree – Balevullin (26 windy days) & Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days).

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