Cabarete in May
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Cabarete; the best time is January–March, June–August. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to CabareteEvery 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: 11 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 15 rainy days
CabaretePuerto Plata, Dominican RepublicIntermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ POP 17 kmWindy 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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Aruba – HadicurariAruba · 799 km away · water 27°C30 windy days2
Bonaire – Atlantis BeachBonaire · 889 km away · water 28°C27 windy days3
Cabo de la VelaColombia · 861 km away · water 27°C26 windy days4
El YaqueVenezuela · 1203 km away · water 27°C10 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Cabarete
- ProKite Cabarete 0.9 km
- Kite Boarding School Cabarete 1.3 km
- Swell Surf Camp 1.3 km
- Surfbreak Cabarete 4 km
- El Encuentro Surf Lodge 4.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Cabarete?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Cabarete; the best time is January–March, June–August. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 11 windy days, waves 1.3 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Cabarete in May?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Cabarete in May?
About 11 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Cabarete in May?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Cabarete in May?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 15 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Aruba – Hadicurari (30 windy days), Bonaire – Atlantis Beach (27 windy days) & Cabo de la Vela (26 windy days).