Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Wellington Point?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Wellington Point. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to Wellington PointEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 19 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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Is January a good time for kitesurfing at Wellington Point?
January is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Wellington Point. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Wellington Point in January?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Wellington Point in January?
Around 28°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 19 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (windy season), Redcliffe – Queens Beach North (windy season) & Nouméa – Anse Vata (18 windy days).
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