Sal – Ponta Preta in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Sal – Ponta Preta.
Plan your trip to Sal – Ponta PretaEvery 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: 20 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots
- Waves: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 23°C, shorty
- Air: 26°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 0 rainy days
Sal – Ponta PretaSal, Cabo VerdeAdvanced only · shorty · ✈ SID 15 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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Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · 4 km away · water 23°C20 windy days2
El MédanoSpain · 1431 km away · water 21°C14 windy days3
Dakhla LagoonWestern Sahara · 1084 km away · water 18°C11 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Sal – Ponta Preta
- Kook Proof Activity Center 2.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Sal – Ponta Preta?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Sal – Ponta Preta. 20 windy days, waves 2 m, water 23°C (shorty), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Sal – Ponta Preta in January?
About 23°C: shorty.
How windy is Sal – Ponta Preta in January?
About 20 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 15 knots.
How big are the waves at Sal – Ponta Preta in January?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sal – Ponta Preta in January?
Around 26°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Sal – Kite Beach (20 windy days), El Médano (14 windy days) & Dakhla Lagoon (11 windy days).