Wingfoiling in Greece in January
In January the best wingfoiling in Greece is at Paros – New Golden Beach, Mykonos – Korfos & Karpathos – Afiada.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 18 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 16–19°C, 4/3 wetsuit at 16–17°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19°C
- Air: 15°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
- For beginners: Paros – New Golden Beach.
When are you planning to go?
1
JanPEAK SEASON
New Golden Beach
Paros · Greece
17 windy days17° water15° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ JMK 48 km
2
JanGOOD
Korfos
Mykonos · Greece
21 windy days16° water15° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ JMK 2 km
3
JanGOOD
Afiada
Karpathos · Greece
16 windy days19° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AOK 1 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go wingfoiling in Greece in January?
Paros – New Golden Beach: 17 windy days; Mykonos – Korfos: 21 windy days; Karpathos – Afiada: 16 windy days.
How warm is the water in Greece in January?
16–19°C: 4/3 wetsuit at 16–17°C; 3/2 wetsuit at 19°C.
Where can beginners go wingfoiling in January?
Good spots for beginners this month: Paros – New Golden Beach.
Which airport is closest?
Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), 48 km from Paros – New Golden Beach; Karpathos Airport (AOK), 1 km from Karpathos – Afiada.
