Holbox in May
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Holbox.
Plan your trip to HolboxEvery 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: 22 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 13 knots
- Water: 26°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 5 rainy days
HolboxQuintana Roo, MexicoBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CUN 75 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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South Padre Island – Laguna MadreUnited States · 1121 km away · water 28°C18 windy days2
Bird Island Basin – Padre IslandUnited States · 1203 km away · water 27°C12 windy days3
Lake Arenal – TilaránCosta Rica · 1249 km away16 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Holbox
- Holbox Kiteboarding School 0.2 km
- Kukulkite Kitesurfing Center 0.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Holbox?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Holbox. 22 windy days, water 26°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Holbox in May?
About 26°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Holbox in May?
About 22 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
What is the weather like at Holbox in May?
Around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: South Padre Island – Laguna Madre (18 windy days), Bird Island Basin – Padre Island (12 windy days) & Lake Arenal – Tilarán (16 windy days).