Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers. 4 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
Plan your trip to Carnon – Petit TraversEvery 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: 4 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both
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
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Other kitesurfing spots in France in May →Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Carnon – Petit Travers
- Monki Kite Surf School 6.7 km
- FluidW 7.8 km
- Hibiskite Surf School 10.8 km
- Club30kite 11.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Carnon – Petit Travers. 4 windy days, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Carnon – Petit Travers in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Carnon – Petit Travers in May?
About 4 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Carnon – Petit Travers in May?
Around 23°C by day and 14°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 8; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Djerba (10 windy days), Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days) & Lo Stagnone – Sicily (5 windy days).
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