Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in May
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands.
Plan your trip to Airlie Beach – Whitsunday IslandsEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 25°C by day, 20°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Airlie Beach – Whitsunday IslandsQueensland, AustraliaBeginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ HTI 26 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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Noosa – Noosa RiverAustralia · 813 km away · water 23°Cwindy seasonWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands. Windy season (local thermal wind), water 24°C (shorty), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in May?
About 24°C: shorty.
What is the weather like at Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands in May?
Around 25°C by day and 20°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Noosa – Noosa River (windy season).