Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Namotu?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Namotu; the best time is April–October. Outside the windy season, waves 1.6 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to NamotuEvery 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: outside the windy season
- Waves: 1.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 27 rainy days
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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Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Namotu?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Namotu; the best time is April–October. Outside the windy season, waves 1.6 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Namotu in January?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Namotu in January?
About 1.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Namotu in January?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 27 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Nouméa – Anse Vata (18 windy days) & Tavarua – Cloudbreak (2 windy days).
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