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Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Lytham St Annes?

December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lytham St Annes. 17 windy days, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 9°C.

Plan your trip to Lytham St AnnesEvery 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: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
Water: 8°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
Air: 9°C by day, 4°C at night
Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 8 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 18; a day can have both

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DecPEAK SEASON

Lytham St Annes

United Kingdom

8° water9° air

Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves

Windy days per month (15+ knots)

JFMAMJJASOND16 14 13 12 7 9 9 9 11 13 15 17

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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Other spots for kitesurfing in December

DecPEAK SEASON

Balevullin

Tiree · United Kingdom

25 windy days11° water9° air

399 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ TRE 6 km

DecPEAK SEASON

Westerland

Sylt · Germany

23 windy days6° water7° air

744 km away · Intermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ GWT 3 km

DecPEAK SEASON

Wissant

France

22 windy days10° water9° air

449 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OST 92 km

DecPEAK SEASON

Pointe aux Oies

Wimereux · France

22 windy days10° water9° air

454 km away · Intermediate and up · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ OST 100 km

DecPEAK SEASON

Lakolk

Rømø · Denmark

22 windy days5° water6° air

759 km away · Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ GWT 28 km

DecPEAK SEASON

Brouwersdam

Netherlands

21 windy days7° water8° air

511 km away · Beginner-friendly · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ RTM 45 km

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days; when equal, warmer water first.

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Questions

Is December a good time for kitesurfing at Lytham St Annes?

December is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Lytham St Annes. 17 windy days, water 8°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 9°C.

How warm is the water at Lytham St Annes in December?

About 8°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.

How windy is Lytham St Annes in December?

About 17 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.

What is the weather like at Lytham St Annes in December?

Around 9°C by day and 4°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 8 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 18; a day can have both.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in December?

Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (25 windy days), Sylt – Westerland (23 windy days), Wissant (22 windy days), Wimereux – Pointe aux Oies (22 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (22 windy days) & Brouwersdam (21 windy days).