Diani Beach in May
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Diani Beach; the best time is January–March, June–September, December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Diani BeachEvery 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: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 24 rainy days
Diani BeachKwale County, KenyaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ MBA 37 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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Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1385 km away · water 28°C23 windy days2
Paje – ZanzibarTanzania · 212 km away · water 29°Ccalm3
WatamuKenya · 118 km away · water 29°Ccalm4
Zanzibar – KiwengwaTanzania · 182 km away · water 29°CcalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Diani Beach
- H2Oextreme 1.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Diani Beach?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Diani Beach; the best time is January–March, June–September, December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Diani Beach in May?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Diani Beach in May?
About 6 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
What is the weather like at Diani Beach in May?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 24 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (23 windy days), Paje – Zanzibar (calm) & Watamu (calm).