Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North; the best time is January–February, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Outside the windy season, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
Plan your trip to Redcliffe – Queens Beach NorthEvery 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: outside the windy season
- Water: 21°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 15°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 14 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 Redcliffe – Queens Beach North?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North; the best time is January–February, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. Outside the windy season, water 21°C (3/2 wetsuit), air 23°C.
How warm is the water at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North in May?
About 21°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Redcliffe – Queens Beach North in May?
Around 23°C by day and 15°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 14 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Airlie Beach – Whitsunday Islands (windy season), Nouméa – Anse Vata (17 windy days) & Hawks Nest – Jimmy's Beach (6 windy days).
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