Kitesurfing in Mexico in May
In May the best kitesurfing in Mexico is at Isla Blanca, Holbox & Puerto Peñasco.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 14 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 24–28°C, shorty at 24°C; no wetsuit at 26–28°C
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 5; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Isla Blanca & Holbox.
- For beginners: Isla Blanca, Holbox & Puerto Peñasco.
When are you planning to go?
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MayPEAK SEASON
Isla Blanca
Mexico
windy season28° water31° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CUN 38 km
2
MayPEAK SEASON
Holbox
Mexico
22 windy days26° water29° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CUN 75 km
3
MayPEAK SEASON
Puerto Peñasco
Mexico
6 windy days24° water28° air
Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ YUM 177 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go kitesurfing in Mexico in May?
Isla Blanca: windy season; Holbox: 22 windy days; Puerto Peñasco: 6 windy days.
How warm is the water in Mexico in May?
24–28°C: shorty at 24°C; no wetsuit at 26–28°C.
Where can beginners go kitesurfing in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Isla Blanca, Holbox & Puerto Peñasco.
Which airport is closest?
Cancún International Airport (CUN), 38 km from Isla Blanca; Yuma International Airport / Marine Corps Air Station Yuma (YUM), 177 km from Puerto Peñasco.
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