Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas; the best time is January–April, December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 23 windy days, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
Plan your trip to Bahía SalinasEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 23 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 14 knots
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 33°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 22 rainy days
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).
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Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Bahía Salinas; the best time is January–April, December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 23 windy days, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
How warm is the water at Bahía Salinas in May?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Bahía Salinas in May?
About 23 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 14 knots.
What is the weather like at Bahía Salinas in May?
Around 33°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 22 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Isla Blanca (windy season), Cabo de la Vela (26 windy days) & Holbox (22 windy days).
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