Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion)?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion). Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 17 windy days, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
Plan your trip to Saint-Pierre (Réunion)Every 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: 17 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 15 knots
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 27°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both
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).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion)?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Saint-Pierre (Réunion). Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 17 windy days, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 27°C.
How warm is the water at Saint-Pierre (Réunion) in May?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Saint-Pierre (Réunion) in May?
About 17 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 15 knots.
What is the weather like at Saint-Pierre (Réunion) in May?
Around 27°C by day and 22°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 11; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Pointe d'Esny (6 windy days), Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (23 windy days) & Le Morne (19 windy days).
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