Hyères sits on France's southern coast with nearly daily wind, though conditions tend toward gusty and variable. Strong winds arrive 10–12 months annually, supporting kiting in almost any season. Numerous camping sites and vacation rentals provide flexible accommodation. When winds drop, the surrounding islands—Porquerolles, Port-Cros, and others—offer excellent paddling and exploration. The area supports diverse water sports and coastal tourism. Cold water requires a wetsuit except during peak summer months.
Wind strength
Consistency
Wind quality
Water
Water temp
Boosting direction
Woo big-air record: 21.7 m by Yann chouard · bottom-end kite 20m+
Typical month-by-month snapshot — use live forecasts before you go.
| Month | Wind chance | Avg wind | Air °C | Water °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73% | 16.1 kt | 11.4 | 15.2 |
| Feb | 68% | 16 kt | 12.1 | 14 |
| Mar | 60% | 14.9 kt | 12.7 | 13.9 |
| Apr | 54% | 14.3 kt | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| May | 45% | 12.2 kt | 17.1 | 18.3 |
| Jun | 37% | 11.3 kt | 21.8 | 23 |
| Jul | 54% | 13.2 kt | 23.8 | 24.1 |
| Aug | 41% | 12.4 kt | 23.9 | 23 |
| Sep | 56% | 13 kt | 22.5 | 23.7 |
| Oct | 56% | 13.2 kt | 19.8 | 21.2 |
| Nov | 80% | 16.6 kt | 15.4 | 17.1 |
| Dec | 65% | 15 kt | 13.2 | 15.4 |
7.0/10
By car: Parking varies by spot — check local signs and kite school partners.
Shuttle: Many schools offer pickups from nearby towns.
Getting there
Car needed
Cost of a kite day
Internet
Local infrastructure
via Windy.com
via OpenWeather
