Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 1.1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to Las TerrenasEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 18 rainy days
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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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Las Terrenas. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 1.1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Las Terrenas in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Las Terrenas in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Las Terrenas in May?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 18 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Aruba – Hadicurari (30 windy days), Los Roques – Francisquí (27 windy days) & Bonaire – Atlantis Beach (27 windy days).
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