Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Zandvoort?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Zandvoort. 2 windy days, waves 0.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
Plan your trip to ZandvoortEvery 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: 2 windy days (15+ knots), average wind 8 knots
- Waves: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 14°C, 5/4 wetsuit and boots
- Air: 15°C by day, 11°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 11 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).
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Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Zandvoort?
May is one of the best months for kitesurfing at Zandvoort. 2 windy days, waves 0.9 m, water 14°C (5/4 wetsuit and boots), air 15°C.
How warm is the water at Zandvoort in May?
About 14°C: 5/4 wetsuit and boots.
How windy is Zandvoort in May?
About 2 days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots in the daytime; average wind 8 knots.
How big are the waves at Zandvoort in May?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Zandvoort in May?
Around 15°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 11 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) & Porto Pollo (9 windy days).
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