Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay in May
May is one of the best months for windsurfing at Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay.
Plan your trip to Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett BayEvery 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: 7 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Water: 12°C, 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves
- Air: 16°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 11 rainy days
Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett BayRhode Island, United StatesBeginner-friendly · 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves · ✈ NPT 7 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 windsurfing in May
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Cape Hatteras – Canadian HoleUnited States · 777 km away · water 22°C18 windy daysWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go windsurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for windsurfing at Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay?
May is one of the best months for windsurfing at Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay. 7 windy days, water 12°C (5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves), air 16°C.
How warm is the water at Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay in May?
About 12°C: 5/4 wetsuit, hood, boots and gloves.
How windy is Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay in May?
About 7 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
What is the weather like at Newport, Rhode Island – Narragansett Bay in May?
Around 16°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 11 rainy days.
Where else can I go windsurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Cape Hatteras – Canadian Hole (18 windy days).