Lake Arenal – Tilarán in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Arenal – Tilarán.
Plan your trip to Lake Arenal – TilaránEvery 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: 28 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 19 knots
- Air: 25°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 20 rainy days
Lake Arenal – TilaránGuanacaste, Costa RicaIntermediate and up · ✈ FON 43 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
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Cabo de la VelaColombia · 1410 km away · water 25°C30 windy days2
Lago CalimaColombia · 1190 km awaywindy season3
Punta ChamePanama · 614 km away · water 28°C4 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Arenal – Tilarán?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lake Arenal – Tilarán. 28 windy days, air 25°C.
How windy is Lake Arenal – Tilarán in January?
About 28 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 19 knots.
What is the weather like at Lake Arenal – Tilarán in January?
Around 25°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Cabo de la Vela (30 windy days), Lago Calima (windy season) & Punta Chame (4 windy days).