Guincho in May
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Guincho. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to GuinchoEvery 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: 1.7 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 19°C by day, 14°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 9 rainy days
GuinchoLisbon District (Cascais), PortugalAdvanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 10 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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Bay of Palma – MallorcaSpain · 1048 km away · water 20°C2 windy days2
BoloniaSpain · 441 km away · water 19°C7 windy days3
Cádiz – ValdevaquerosSpain · 448 km away · water 19°C10 windy days4
Lagoa de ÓbidosPortugal · 80 km away · water 16°C7 windy days5
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 788 km away · water 18°C21 windy days6
EssaouiraMorocco · 805 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 Guincho
- Moana Surf School 0.4 km
- Shaka Surf School 0.4 km
- Wanted Surf School 0.7 km
- Surf school Surf At Praia Grande 8.9 km
- Surf school Surf At Praia Das Maçãs 10.2 km
- Hooked Surf House 1.6 km
- Guincho Surf Village 3.1 km
- Lisbon Soul Surf Camp - Home of Surf 5.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Guincho?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Guincho. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 11 windy days, waves 1.7 m, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 19°C.
How warm is the water at Guincho in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Guincho 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 Guincho in May?
About 1.7 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Guincho in May?
Around 19°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days), Bolonia (7 windy days) & Cádiz – Valdevaqueros (10 windy days).