Lake Arenal – Tilarán in May
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Lake Arenal – Tilarán; the best time is January–February.
Plan your trip to Lake Arenal – TilaránEvery 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 11 knots
- Air: 29°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 25 rainy days
Lake Arenal – TilaránGuanacaste, Costa RicaIntermediate and up · ✈ FON 43 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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Cabo de la VelaColombia · 1410 km away · water 27°C26 windy days2
Punta ChamePanama · 614 km away · water 30°C1 windy day3
Lago CalimaColombia · 1190 km awaycalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Lake Arenal – Tilarán?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Lake Arenal – Tilarán; the best time is January–February. 16 windy days, air 29°C.
How windy is Lake Arenal – Tilarán in May?
About 16 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Lake Arenal – Tilarán in May?
Around 29°C by day and 22°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Cabo de la Vela (26 windy days), Punta Chame (1 windy day) & Lago Calima (calm).