Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Wissant?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Wissant; the best time is December. 12 windy days, waves 0.8 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
Plan your trip to WissantEvery 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: 12 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 11 knots
- Waves: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 13°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 17°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 10 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 4 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.
Other kitesurfing spots in France in May →Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Wissant
- Club nautique de Wissant 0.2 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Wissant?
May is a fair month for kitesurfing at Wissant; the best time is December. 12 windy days, waves 0.8 m, water 13°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Wissant in May?
About 13°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Wissant in May?
About 12 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 11 knots.
How big are the waves at Wissant in May?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Wissant in May?
Around 17°C by day and 10°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 10 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Bay of Palma – Mallorca (2 windy days), Viganj (5 windy days) & Chia – Su Giudeu (5 windy days).
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