Máncora in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Máncora.
Plan your trip to MáncoraEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 30°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 4 rainy days
MáncoraPiura, PeruBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ TYL 56 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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Lago CalimaColombia · 1024 km awaywindy season2
LobitosPeru · 46 km away · water 22°C14 windy days3
Paracas BayPeru · 1204 km away · water 17°C15 windy days4
Punta ChamePanama · 1427 km away · water 28°C4 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Máncora
- Gandhi Surf Camp 0.5 km
- Laguna Surf Camp 1.1 km
- Psygon Surf Camp 1.9 km
- Pepon Surf Camp 1.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Máncora?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Máncora. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 1.6 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Máncora in January?
About 23°C: shorty.
How big are the waves at Máncora in January?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Máncora in January?
Around 30°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 4 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Lago Calima (windy season), Lobitos (14 windy days) & Paracas Bay (15 windy days).