Plimmerton in January
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Plimmerton; the best time is September–October.
Plan your trip to PlimmertonEvery 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: 9 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 20°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 11 rainy days
PlimmertonWellington (Porirua), New ZealandIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ WLG 27 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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OrewaNew Zealand · 500 km away · water 22°C9 windy days2
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 474 km away · water 21°C11 windy days3
PapamoaNew Zealand · 396 km away · water 21°C5 windy days4
Napier – WestshoreNew Zealand · 250 km away · water 21°C7 windy days5
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 236 km away · water 20°C9 windy days6
Foxton BeachNew Zealand · 75 km away · water 19°C5 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Plimmerton?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Plimmerton; the best time is September–October. 9 windy days, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 20°C.
How warm is the water at Plimmerton in January?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Plimmerton in January?
About 9 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Plimmerton in January?
Around 20°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Orewa (9 windy days), Muriwai (11 windy days) & Papamoa (5 windy days).