Mar del Plata in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Mar del Plata.
Plan your trip to Mar del PlataEvery 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: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 7 rainy days
Mar del PlataBuenos Aires Province, ArgentinaIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ MDQ 11 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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Florianópolis – Lagoa da ConceiçãoBrazil · 1434 km away · water 27°C3 windy days2
MatanzasChile · 1365 km away · water 15°C12 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Mar del Plata
- Escuela de Surf 0.2 km
- Quba - Escuela de Surf 0.3 km
- Escuela Mar del Surf 5.7 km
- La Maquinita Surf Hostel 6.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Mar del Plata?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Mar del Plata. 17 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Mar del Plata in January?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Mar del Plata in January?
About 17 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
How big are the waves at Mar del Plata in January?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Mar del Plata in January?
Around 26°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 7 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Florianópolis – Lagoa da Conceição (3 windy days) & Matanzas (12 windy days).