Overview

Sisikon is a spot on Urnersee, the wildest part of Lake Lucerne, in the canton of Uri. The spot is known for the Föhn, a powerful southerly wind crossing the Alps that creates demanding conditions. Urnersee is nestled between high mountains and cliffs. The scenery is spectacular and conditions can be very challenging. Spot reserved for experienced riders.

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Spot forecast for Sisikon / Urnersee

Sunrise 07:50 · Sunset 18:30

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Sisikon / Urnersee: when to go?

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Season · peak

55h

in March · 6 rideable days

The season runs from February to April, peaking in March: 4 rideable days a month and 55 hours of usable wind, at 12 °C. The low point is December, at 0 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 37%13-20 knots · 54%21-30 knots · 9%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 13 and 20 knots — 54% of rideable hours. That is the most versatile range, where most kites work. The coldest month is January, at 6 °C. The wettest month is July, with 262 mm.

Monthly averages: Sisikon / Urnersee

Monthly averages — Sisikon / Urnersee — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	1.0	7 h	6 °C	112 mm
February	2.0	11 h	9 °C	60 mm
March	6.0	55 h	12 °C	121 mm
April	3.0	29 h	15 °C	109 mm
May	1.5	12 h	18 °C	222 mm
June	2.5	15 h	24 °C	198 mm
July	0.5	4 h	24 °C	262 mm
August	0.5	3 h	25 °C	200 mm
September	1.0	3 h	19 °C	235 mm
October	2.0	8 h	15 °C	103 mm
November	1.0	7 h	9 °C	133 mm
December	0.0	1 h	6 °C	102 mm

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Technical details of Sisikon / Urnersee spot

The spot works with winds from N, SSE, S, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

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