Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Middleton?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Middleton. 9 windy days, waves 0.8 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 25°C.
Plan your trip to MiddletonEvery 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: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 25°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 6; 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days; when equal, warmer water first.
Other kitesurfing spots in Australia in January →Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Middleton?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Middleton. 9 windy days, waves 0.8 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Middleton in January?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Middleton in January?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Middleton in January?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Middleton in January?
Around 25°C by day and 16°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 6; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Adelaide – North Haven (15 windy days), Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach (14 windy days) & Melbourne – St Kilda (3 windy days).
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