Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Los Barriles?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Los Barriles. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
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In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 1 rainy day
Windy 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).
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Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
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Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Los Barriles?
December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Los Barriles. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Los Barriles in December?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Los Barriles in December?
Around 26°C by day and 16°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 1 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: La Ventana (windy season), South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (10 windy days) & Bird Island Basin – Padre Island (4 windy days).
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