Prasonisi – Rhodes in January
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Prasonisi – Rhodes; the best time is June–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Prasonisi – RhodesEvery 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: 10 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 19°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 16°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 14 rainy days
Prasonisi – RhodesSouth Aegean, GreeceBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ RHO 65 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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Mykonos – KorfosGreece · 277 km away · water 16°C21 windy days2
Soma BayEgypt · 1165 km away · water 24°C13 windy days3
SafagaEgypt · 1168 km away · water 23°C13 windy days4
Karpathos – AfiadaGreece · 75 km away · water 19°C16 windy days5
HurghadaEgypt · 1117 km away · water 23°C12 windy days6
Paros – New Golden BeachGreece · 258 km away · water 17°C17 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Prasonisi – Rhodes
- Prasonisi Center 1.3 km
- Surfcenter Kirschner 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 Prasonisi – Rhodes?
January is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Prasonisi – Rhodes; the best time is June–September. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 10 windy days, waves 1.2 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Prasonisi – Rhodes in January?
About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Prasonisi – Rhodes in January?
About 10 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
How big are the waves at Prasonisi – Rhodes in January?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Prasonisi – Rhodes in January?
Around 16°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Mykonos – Korfos (21 windy days), Soma Bay (13 windy days) & Safaga (13 windy days).