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Hondarribia combines a sheltered beach for technical sessions and quick access to Hendaye and the Spanish coast for more variety. Season April to October.
| Month | Air (°C) | Sea (°C) | Wind (kts) | Waves (m) | Rain (mm) | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.6° | 13.9° | 6.4· 1% | 2.36 | 198 | Avoid |
| February | 9.7° | 12.7° | 6.5· 1% | 2.47 | 152 | Avoid |
| March | 11.1° | 12.7° | 6.3· 1% | 2.23 | 145 | Fair |
| April | 13.1° | 14.4° | 5.4· 0% | 1.71 | 117 | Good |
| May | 15.5° | 17.0° | 5.2· 0% | 1.27 | 132 | Best |
| June | 18.7° | 21.6° | 4.6· 0% | 1.10 | 120 | Best |
| July | 20.5° | 22.9° | 4.4· 0% | 1.22 | 85 | Best |
| August | 20.8° | 23.7° | 4.3· 0% | 1.36 | 109 | Best |
| September | 19.4° | 23.2° | 4.5· 0% | 1.48 | 122 | Best |
| October | 16.9° | 20.7° | 5.7· 1% | 1.77 | 121 | Good |
| November | 12.5° | 17.1° | 6.4· 1% | 2.84 | 222 | Avoid |
| December | 10.6° | 15.0° | 6.8· 3% | 2.34 | 185 | Avoid |
Spring at Hondarribia opens the kite season with accessible conditions. The great sheltered beach offers an ideal setting, schools reopen. Absent crowds, soft prices.
Summer at Hondarribia combines kite and authentic Spanish Basque art de vivre. Thermal winds, 21°C water, pintxos gastronomy. Quieter than the neighbouring French coast.
Autumn offers the ideal window: excellent technical conditions, absent crowds, still-warm water.
Winter at Hondarribia is a gastronomy season: pintxos, txakoli, fortified old town.
Winter. 8°C, strong winds but uncomfortable conditions (12°C water). Opportunistic sessions for locals equipped in 5/4 mm hooded.
Same as January. Frequent storms — winds too strong or too irregular.
Winter exit. 12°C, organising thermal winds, first comfortable sessions with 4/3 mm.
Resumption. 14°C, steady 15-20 knot winds, schools reopening. 4/3 wetsuit.
Excellent. 17°C, afternoon thermal winds (15-22 knots), water at 16-17°C. 3/2 mm.
Spring peak. 21°C, longest days, ideal conditions.
Summer (24°C). Afternoon thermal winds, water at 19-21°C, summer atmosphere. Spot crowds.
Tourist peak. Same conditions as July, maximum attendance.
The crown jewel. 22°C, thinning crowds, sustained winds, water still warm. One of the year's best windows.
Excellent. 17°C, autumnal winds, golden light. For those appreciating more sporting conditions.
Season's end. 12°C, first lows, schools closing.
Winter launched. Strong winds but thermal discomfort.
Data: Open-Meteo (ERA5), period 2014-2023. Updated May 5, 2026.