Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Varadero?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Varadero; the best time is April. 8 windy days, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
Plan your trip to VaraderoEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 25°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 26°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 10 rainy days
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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in January →Schools and camps near Varadero
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Varadero?
January is a fair month for kitesurfing at Varadero; the best time is April. 8 windy days, water 25°C (no wetsuit), air 26°C.
How warm is the water at Varadero in January?
About 25°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Varadero in January?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Varadero in January?
Around 26°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Bahía Salinas (31 windy days), Las Terrenas (windy season) & Isla Blanca (windy season).
Read more
Downwind Routes by Season: Brazil Lagoon Chains, Dakhla–Sidi Ifni, Distances & Skill Requirements10 min read
Tatajuba Brazil Wind Season July–January: Downwind Routes, Costs & When to Book8 min read
Kitesurfing in Brazil: the season month by month, from Cumbuco to Atins4 min read