Squamish Spit in May
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Squamish Spit.
Plan your trip to Squamish SpitEvery 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: windy season (local thermal wind)
- Air: 18°C by day, 7°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 12 rainy days
Squamish SpitBritish Columbia, CanadaAdvanced only · ✈ YVR 59 kmWindy days per month (15+ knots)
Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years. Figures from 4 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for kitesurfing in May
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San Francisco Bay – Crissy FieldUnited States · 1326 km away · water 14°C13 windy days2
Hood River – Event SiteUnited States · 463 km away16 windy days3
Sherman Island – Sacramento DeltaUnited States · 1303 km away9 windy daysWithin 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 Squamish Spit?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Squamish Spit. Windy season (local thermal wind), air 18°C.
What is the weather like at Squamish Spit in May?
Around 18°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 12 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: San Francisco Bay – Crissy Field (13 windy days), Hood River – Event Site (16 windy days) & Sherman Island – Sacramento Delta (9 windy days).