Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Varadero?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Varadero; the best time is April. 8 windy days, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to VaraderoEvery 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: 8 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 10 knots
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 16 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).
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 →Schools and camps near Varadero
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Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Varadero?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Varadero; the best time is April. 8 windy days, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Varadero in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How windy is Varadero in May?
About 8 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 10 knots.
What is the weather like at Varadero in May?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 16 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Las Terrenas (windy season), Isla Blanca (windy season) & Holbox (22 windy days).
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