Zanzibar – Kiwengwa in May
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Zanzibar – Kiwengwa; the best time is January–March, July–September, December.
Plan your trip to Zanzibar – KiwengwaEvery 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: outside the windy season
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 20 rainy days
Zanzibar – KiwengwaZanzibar, TanzaniaBeginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ ZNZ 31 kmWindy 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
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Emerald Sea – Diego SuarezMadagascar · 1294 km away · water 28°C23 windy days2
Diani BeachKenya · 182 km away · water 28°C6 windy days3
Paje – ZanzibarTanzania · 36 km away · water 29°Ccalm4
WatamuKenya · 297 km away · water 29°CcalmWithin 1,500 km, ranked by windy days and, a little, warm water.
Where to go kitesurfing in May →Schools and camps near Zanzibar – Kiwengwa
- Surfescape 0.5 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for kitesurfing at Zanzibar – Kiwengwa?
May is outside the best season for kitesurfing at Zanzibar – Kiwengwa; the best time is January–March, July–September, December. Outside the windy season, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Zanzibar – Kiwengwa in May?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
What is the weather like at Zanzibar – Kiwengwa in May?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 20 rainy days.
Where else can I go kitesurfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Emerald Sea – Diego Suarez (23 windy days), Diani Beach (6 windy days) & Paje – Zanzibar (calm).