Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Kos – Marmari?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Kos – Marmari (best: June–August). Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
Plan your trip to Kos – MarmariEvery 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: 6 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 9 knots
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; 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; when equal, warmer water first.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Kos – Marmari
- Neptune Sail & Surf Center 5.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Kos – Marmari?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Kos – Marmari (best: June–August). Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 6 windy days, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Kos – Marmari in May?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Kos – Marmari in May?
About 6 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 9 knots.
What is the weather like at Kos – Marmari in May?
Around 24°C by day and 17°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 4; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Gökova – Akyaka (windy season), Gizzeria Lido – Hang Loose Beach (windy season), Soma Bay (21 windy days), Safaga (21 windy days), Hurghada (20 windy days) & El Gouna (20 windy days).
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