Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Long Bay?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Long Bay; the best time is July. 14 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to Long BayEvery 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: 14 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 12 knots
- Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 13 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 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Long Bay?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Long Bay; the best time is July. 14 windy days, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Long Bay in May?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Long Bay in May?
About 14 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 12 knots.
What is the weather like at Long Bay in May?
Around 28°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 13 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) & Las Terrenas (windy season).
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