Wind by month · El Gouna, Egypt · Winter
Kitesurfing in El Gouna in January.
A quiet winter escape — about 63% of days reach our rideable-session threshold. Real rideable-day numbers from our own on-site weather station — measured, not promised.
- ~63% of days rideable
- ~21°C air · ~21°C water
- Quiet on the beach
- ★ 4.8 / 549
What to expect in January
A quiet winter escape — about 63% of days reach our rideable-session threshold.
January sits at the cool end of the year — typically around 21 °C air and 21 °C water, so you'll ride in a long wetsuit, which we provide. Our station record shows about 63% of days reaching the rideable-session threshold, so plan for some lighter days as well as time on the water. The beach is quiet, with sun and space away from the European winter.
One thing to expect every day, year-round: the wind here is a north/north-west thermal that builds late morning and peaks in the afternoon — so early mornings can be calm. We plan your sessions around that rhythm, and you can always check the live wind and our 16-day forecast before you head out.
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Can you kitesurf in El Gouna in January?
Yes. Our station record shows about 63% of January days reaching at least 12 knots for two daytime hours — just over six days in ten. It is one of the cooler, quieter times of year. The first roughly 800 m teaching area is knee-to-waist deep over sand, while the actual depth changes with tide and daily conditions.
Do I need a wetsuit to kite in El Gouna in January?
Yes — January is the cool season, with air and water both around 21 °C, so you'll want a long, full wetsuit rather than boardshorts. We provide a wetsuit with every course and rental, so you don't have to travel with one.
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