Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Nouméa – Anse Vata?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nouméa – Anse Vata. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 18 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
Plan your trip to Nouméa – Anse VataEvery 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: 18 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 13 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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Nouméa – Anse Vata
- École de kitesurf Vakarm 1.4 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Nouméa – Anse Vata?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Nouméa – Anse Vata. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 18 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Nouméa – Anse Vata in January?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Nouméa – Anse Vata in January?
About 18 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
What is the weather like at Nouméa – Anse Vata in January?
Around 27°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (windy season), Namotu (calm) & Tavarua – Cloudbreak (2 windy days).
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