Is May a good time for windsurfing at Lake Annecy?

May is a good month for windsurfing at Lake Annecy (best: June–September). 1 windy day, air 20°C.

Plan your trip to Lake AnnecyEvery 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: 1 windy day (15+ knots), average wind 4 knots
  • Air: 20°C by day, 10°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both
Lake Annecy, windsurfing & SUP. Photo: Guilhem Vellut from Annecy, France
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Lake Annecy
France
20° air
Beginner-friendly · ✈ NCY 5 km
Windy days per month (15+ knots)
Water temperature per month (°C)

Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Other spots for windsurfing in May

Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.

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Questions

Is May a good time for windsurfing at Lake Annecy?

May is a good month for windsurfing at Lake Annecy (best: June–September). 1 windy day, air 20°C.

How windy is Lake Annecy in May?

About 1 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 4 knots.

What is the weather like at Lake Annecy in May?

Around 20°C by day and 10°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 27 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 14; a day can have both.

Where else can I go windsurfing in May?

Within 1,500 km: Djerba (10 windy days), Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days) & Lefkada – Vassiliki (2 windy days).

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