Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Namotu?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Namotu. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 2 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to NamotuEvery 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: 2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: 28 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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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Namotu?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Namotu. Windy season (local thermal wind), waves 2 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Namotu in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Namotu in May?
About 2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Namotu in May?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 13 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Nouméa – Anse Vata (17 windy days) & Tavarua – Cloudbreak (1 windy day).
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