Lanzarote – Famara in May
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Lanzarote – Famara (best: July–August).
Plan your trip to Lanzarote – FamaraEvery 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 13 knots
- Waves: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 22°C by day, 18°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 5 rainy days
Lanzarote – FamaraCanary Islands, SpainBeginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ ACE 20 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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BoloniaSpain · 1063 km away · water 19°C7 windy days2
Cádiz – ValdevaquerosSpain · 1066 km away · water 19°C10 windy days3
Dakhla LagoonWestern Sahara · 638 km away · water 20°C23 windy days4
Lagoa de ÓbidosPortugal · 1212 km away · water 16°C7 windy days5
GuinchoPortugal · 1133 km away · water 16°C11 windy days6
Moulay BouzerktounMorocco · 465 km away · water 18°C21 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Lanzarote – Famara
- Lanzasurf Surf School 0.7 km
- Take Off Personal Surftraining Meeting Point 1 km
- Calima Surf school 1.9 km
- Zoopark Rental & School 1.9 km
- Yokomosurf Camp 2 km
- Hostal Clandestino Surf Adventure 2.2 km
- Volcano Kite & Surf Camp 2.2 km
- Oasis Surf House 8 km
- Kalufa Surf Camp Hostel 12.7 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Lanzarote – Famara?
May is a good month for kitesurfing at Lanzarote – Famara (best: July–August). 16 windy days, waves 1.4 m, water 20°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 22°C.
How warm is the water at Lanzarote – Famara in May?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
How windy is Lanzarote – Famara in May?
About 16 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
How big are the waves at Lanzarote – Famara in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Lanzarote – Famara in May?
Around 22°C by day and 18°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 5 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Bolonia (7 windy days), Cádiz – Valdevaqueros (10 windy days) & Dakhla Lagoon (23 windy days).