Sylt – Westerland in January
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Sylt – Westerland.
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
- Wind: 23 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 18 knots
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 4°C, 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 5°C by day, 3°C at night
- Weather: 9 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Sylt – WesterlandSchleswig-Holstein, GermanyIntermediate and up · 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ GWT 3 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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Tiree – BalevullinUnited Kingdom · 970 km away · water 9°C26 windy days2
Rømø – LakolkDenmark · 29 km away · water 3°C24 windy days3
BrouwersdamNetherlands · 457 km away · water 6°C20 windy days4
Chałupy – Hel PeninsulaPoland · 654 km away · water 2°C20 windy days5
Podersdorf am SeeAustria · 981 km away16 windy days6
Hyères – L'AlmanarreFrance · 1328 km away · water 15°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 Sylt – Westerland
- Curlys Surfschule 11.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Sylt – Westerland?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Sylt – Westerland. 23 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 4°C (6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 5°C.
How warm is the water at Sylt – Westerland in January?
About 4°C: 6/5 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Sylt – Westerland in January?
About 23 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 18 knots.
How big are the waves at Sylt – Westerland in January?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sylt – Westerland in January?
Around 5°C by day and 3°C at night, with about 9 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Tiree – Balevullin (26 windy days), Rømø – Lakolk (24 windy days) & Brouwersdam (20 windy days).