Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Lista – Borhaug?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lista – Borhaug. 18 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 6°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 4°C.
Plan your trip to Lista – BorhaugEvery 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: 18 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Waves: 1.5 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 6°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 4°C by day, 0°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 5 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
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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Within 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 Lista – Borhaug?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lista – Borhaug. 18 windy days, waves 1.5 m, water 6°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 4°C.
How warm is the water at Lista – Borhaug in January?
About 6°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Lista – Borhaug in January?
About 18 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
How big are the waves at Lista – Borhaug in January?
About 1.5 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lista – Borhaug in January?
Around 4°C by day and 0°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 5 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (26 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days) & Houtribdijk – Trintelhaven (19 windy days).
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