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Sylt – Westerland in August

August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Sylt – Westerland; the best time is January, October–December.

Plan your trip to Sylt – WesterlandEvery 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

Sylt – WesterlandSchleswig-Holstein, GermanyIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ GWT 3 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
Wave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)

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).

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Other spots for kitesurfing in August

1Lake Como – ColicoItaly · 978 km awaywindy season2Lake Garda – CampioneItaly · 1032 km awaywindy season3SilvaplanaSwitzerland · 946 km away2 windy days4Hyères – L'AlmanarreFrance · 1328 km away · water 26°C11 windy days5BrouwersdamNetherlands · 457 km away · water 21°C14 windy days6Rømø – LakolkDenmark · 29 km away · water 19°C15 windy days

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.

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Questions

Is August a good time for kitesurfing at Sylt – Westerland?

August is a fair month for kitesurfing at Sylt – Westerland; the best time is January, October–December. 14 windy days, waves 1 m, water 19°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 19°C.

How warm is the water at Sylt – Westerland in August?

About 19°C: 3/2 wetsuit.

How windy is Sylt – Westerland in August?

About 14 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.

How big are the waves at Sylt – Westerland in August?

About 1 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Sylt – Westerland in August?

Around 19°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 12 rainy days.

Where else can I go kitesurfing in August?

Within 1,500 km: Lake Como – Colico (windy season), Lake Garda – Campione (windy season) & Silvaplana (2 windy days).

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