Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Sidi Kaouki?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Sidi Kaouki. 17 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 24°C.
Plan your trip to Sidi KaoukiEvery 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 13 knots
- Waves: 1.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 18°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 24°C by day, 16°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; 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; when equal, warmer water first.
Other kitesurfing spots in Morocco in May →Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Sidi Kaouki
- Surf Therapy surf school 0.1 km
- Sidi Kaouki Smaylo Surf School 0.3 km
- Riad Surf Kaouki 0.4 km
- Kaouki Surf House 0.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Sidi Kaouki?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Sidi Kaouki. 17 windy days, waves 1.8 m, water 18°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 24°C.
How warm is the water at Sidi Kaouki in May?
About 18°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Sidi Kaouki in May?
About 17 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 13 knots.
How big are the waves at Sidi Kaouki in May?
About 1.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sidi Kaouki in May?
Around 24°C by day and 16°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 1; a day can have both.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Dakhla Lagoon (23 windy days), Moulay Bouzerktoun (21 windy days), Essaouira (20 windy days), Fuerteventura – El Cotillo (17 windy days), El Médano (16 windy days) & Lanzarote – Famara (16 windy days).
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