La Ventana weather by month
La Ventana's weather has two seasons. From mid-October to early April a north wind fills the bay most afternoons, the days are warm and the nights cool. Summer is hot, still and humid, with the warmest water of the year.
The wind season
- Mid-October to early April; the peak is December to March.
- Early season 18–22 kt, peak 20–25 kt, late season 15–20 kt.
- In summer the north wind is gone: a light 5–10 kt afternoon breeze.
When the wind comes in
- The bay is glass in the morning.
- Wind builds between 11am and 1pm, peaks 2–5pm, eases at sunset.
Air
- Winter days are lovely; midwinter nights get properly cool.
- July reaches 33 °C by early afternoon, high twenties at night.
- Late summer is hurricane season.
Water temperature
| Month | Water |
|---|---|
| November | Still holding its summer warmth |
| December to March | Low to mid 70s °F (about 22–24 °C) |
| January, coldest stretches | Low 60s °F (16–17 °C) |
| May | Low to mid 70s °F (21–24 °C) |
| July | 28–30 °C (82–86 °F) |
The season at a glance
| Month | Wind (knots) | Water | Town |
|---|---|---|---|
| October | 18–22 kt | Warm | Starting to fill |
| November | 18–22 kt | Warm | Filling |
| December | 18–22 kt | About 24 °C | Fills up |
| January | 20–25 kt | 22–24 °C; 16–17 on cold days | Busiest |
| February | 20–25 kt | 22–24 °C | Heart of the season |
| March | 20–25 kt | 22–24 °C | Thinning |
| April | 15–20 kt | Thinning out | |
| May | 15–20 kt | 21–24 °C | Quieter |
| June | 5–10 kt | Quiet | |
| July | 5–10 kt | 28–30 °C | Many places closed |
| August | 5–10 kt | Many places closed | |
| September | 5–10 kt | Warm | Many places closed |
Questions
What is the best month to kite in La Ventana?
December to March is the peak of the wind season, at 20–25 knots. The season runs from mid-October to early April.
What time does the wind come up in La Ventana?
It builds between 11am and 1pm, peaks from 2 to 5pm and eases at sunset. The bay is glass in the morning.
Can I kite in La Ventana in summer?
Not on the north wind, which is gone by then. Summer has a light afternoon breeze of 5–10 knots.
How warm is the water in La Ventana in winter?
Low to mid 70s °F (about 22–24 °C) from December to March, dropping to the low 60s °F (16–17 °C) in January's coldest stretches.
When is hurricane season in La Ventana?
Late summer. The danger is flooding, and an arroyo can rise in minutes.
