Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas?
December is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas; the best time is January–August. Outside the windy season, waves 1.7 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to Las TerrenasEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: outside the windy season
- Waves: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 20 rainy days
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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Where to go kitesurfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas?
December is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas; the best time is January–August. Outside the windy season, waves 1.7 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Las Terrenas in December?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Las Terrenas in December?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Las Terrenas in December?
Around 28°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Cabo de la Vela (28 windy days), Jupiter – Florida (windy season) & El Yaque (3 windy days).
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