Is January a good time for wingfoiling at Wellington – Evans Bay?

January is a fair month for wingfoiling at Wellington – Evans Bay; the best time is August–October. 13 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Wind: 13 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
  • Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
  • Air: 20°C by day, 15°C at night
  • Weather: 28 sunny days, 9 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).

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Other spots for wingfoiling in January

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

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Questions

Is January a good time for wingfoiling at Wellington – Evans Bay?

January is a fair month for wingfoiling at Wellington – Evans Bay; the best time is August–October. 13 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 20°C.

How warm is the water at Wellington – Evans Bay in January?

About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.

How windy is Wellington – Evans Bay in January?

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

What is the weather like at Wellington – Evans Bay in January?

Around 20°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 9 rainy days.

Where else can I go wingfoiling in January?

Within 1,500 km: Auckland – Point Chevalier (5 windy days), Auckland – Takapuna Beach (7 windy days) & Orewa (9 windy days).

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