Lanzarote – Famara in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Lanzarote – Famara; the best time is July–August.
Plan your trip to Lanzarote – FamaraEvery 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: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 5 rainy days
Lanzarote – FamaraCanary Islands, SpainBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 20 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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El MédanoSpain · 316 km away · water 21°C14 windy days2
Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 53 km away · water 20°C13 windy days3
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 67 km away · water 20°C11 windy days4
Dakhla LagoonWestern Sahara · 638 km away · water 18°C11 windy days5
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 465 km away · water 17°C11 windy days6
EssaouiraMorocco · 449 km away · water 17°C11 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Lanzarote – Famara
- Lanzasurf Surf School 0.7 km
- Take Off Personal Surftraining Meeting Point 1 km
- Calima Surf school 1.9 km
- Zoopark Rental & School 1.9 km
- Yokomosurf Camp 2 km
- Hostal Clandestino Surf Adventure 2.2 km
- Volcano Kite & Surf Camp 2.2 km
- Oasis Surf House 8 km
- Kalufa Surf Camp Hostel 12.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Lanzarote – Famara?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Lanzarote – Famara; the best time is July–August. 11 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Lanzarote – Famara in January?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Lanzarote – Famara in January?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Lanzarote – Famara in January?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lanzarote – Famara in January?
Around 20°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: El Médano (14 windy days), Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (13 windy days) & Fuerteventura – El Cotillo (11 windy days).