Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Boa Vista – Sal Rei?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Boa Vista – Sal Rei. 25 windy days, water 24°C (shorty), air 25°C.
Plan your trip to Boa Vista – Sal ReiEvery 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: 25 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 16 knots
- Water: 24°C, shorty
- Air: 25°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 0 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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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Boa Vista – Sal Rei?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Boa Vista – Sal Rei. 25 windy days, water 24°C (shorty), air 25°C.
How warm is the water at Boa Vista – Sal Rei in May?
About 24°C: shorty.
How windy is Boa Vista – Sal Rei in May?
About 25 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 16 knots.
What is the weather like at Boa Vista – Sal Rei in May?
Around 25°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 0 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Sal – Kite Beach (23 windy days), Sal – Ponta Preta (23 windy days) & Dakhla Lagoon (23 windy days).
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