Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Pacasmayo?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Pacasmayo; the best time is August–September. 6 windy days, waves 1 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 26°C.
Plan your trip to PacasmayoEvery 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: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 4 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.
Other kitesurfing spots in Peru in January →Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Pacasmayo
- Pacasmayo Surf 0.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Pacasmayo?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Pacasmayo; the best time is August–September. 6 windy days, waves 1 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Pacasmayo in January?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Pacasmayo in January?
About 6 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Pacasmayo in January?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Pacasmayo in January?
Around 26°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 4 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Máncora (windy season), Lago Calima (windy season) & Lobitos (14 windy days).
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