What are the best weather conditions for flying a kite?

Question

i am trying to plan a day to go kite flying and want to know the best conditions, especially wind speed, so i can forecase and plan in advance. thank you!

Answer 1

Check the weather forecast for the week.

It tells you wind speed and direction.

Do not ever fly if it's about to storm.

Lightning strikes can happen even though

storms are more than 10 miles away, I've seen it

happen.

And this may sound stupid, but you'll be surprised at

how many people do it. NEVER FLY NEAR POWER LINES.

I've been a Pro flyer and instructor for over 20 yrs, and no matter

how many times I tell people not to do it, they still do.

I tell them "what part of don't fly near the power lines didn't you

understand?" And they give me that dumb look, like a dog staring

at a clock. Then they want me to get their kite for them.

So don't be one of those people, it's a good way to die.

Answer 2

Are you flying it in the water, or something?  ("Water Sports" category)

Answer 3

8-10 miles an hour blowing into an open field

Answer 4

15 miles per hour and no thunder storms! have fun

Answer 5

right now it would probably be a clear cold and windy day with between 15 to 20 knot winds