Napier – Westshore in May
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Napier – Westshore; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows.
Plan your trip to Napier – WestshoreEvery 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: 5 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Water: 16°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 17°C by day, 9°C at night
- Weather: 24 sunny days, 8 rainy days
Napier – WestshoreHawke's Bay, New ZealandIntermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ NPE 3 kmWindy 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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RangiputaNew Zealand · 598 km away · water 18°C11 windy days2
AhiparaNew Zealand · 578 km away · water 18°C10 windy days3
New Plymouth – Fitzroy BeachNew Zealand · 243 km away · water 17°C10 windy days4
OpunakeNew Zealand · 259 km away · water 17°C10 windy days5
MuriwaiNew Zealand · 360 km away · water 17°C10 windy days6
PlimmertonNew Zealand · 250 km away · water 16°C9 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 Napier – Westshore?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Napier – Westshore; the best time is January–March, October–December. Weather models underestimate the local winds here, so riders usually find more wind than the windy-day count shows. 5 windy days, water 16°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Napier – Westshore in May?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How windy is Napier – Westshore in May?
About 5 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
What is the weather like at Napier – Westshore in May?
Around 17°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 24 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Rangiputa (11 windy days), Ahipara (10 windy days) & New Plymouth – Fitzroy Beach (10 windy days).