El Médano in May
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at El Médano; the best time is July–August.
Plan your trip to El MédanoEvery 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: 16 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 1 rainy day
El MédanoCanary Islands, SpainIntermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TFS 3 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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Sal – Kite BeachCabo Verde · 1428 km away · water 24°C23 windy days2
Sal – Ponta PretaCabo Verde · 1431 km away · water 24°C23 windy days3
Dakhla LagoonWestern Sahara · 479 km away · water 20°C23 windy days4
Lagoa de ÓbidosPortugal · 1434 km away · water 16°C7 windy days5
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 773 km away · water 18°C21 windy days6
EssaouiraMorocco · 759 km away · water 18°C20 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near El Médano
- Sunset Kite center 0.3 km
- Duotone Pro Center 0.4 km
- Casa grande surf hostel 0.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at El Médano?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at El Médano; the best time is July–August. 16 windy days, waves 1.1 m, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at El Médano in May?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is El Médano in May?
About 16 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
How big are the waves at El Médano in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at El Médano in May?
Around 24°C by day and 17°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 1 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).