Windsurfing in Greece in May
In May the best windsurfing in Greece is at Mykonos – Korfos, Karpathos – Afiada & Lefkada – Vassiliki.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Wind: 10 windy days (15+ knots)
- Water: 19–20°C, 3/2 wetsuit
- Air: 23°C by day, 17°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 6; a day can have both
- For beginners: Lefkada – Vassiliki.
When are you planning to go?
1
MayGOOD
Korfos
Mykonos · Greece
14 windy days19° water22° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ JMK 2 km
2
MayGOOD
Afiada
Karpathos · Greece
12 windy days20° water23° air
Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ AOK 1 km
3
MayPEAK SEASON
Vassiliki
Lefkada · Greece
2 windy days20° water24° air
Beginner-friendly · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ PVK 36 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Windy days: days with at least 2 hours of 15+ knots between 9:00 and 18:00, averaged over recent years.
Questions
Where to go windsurfing in Greece in May?
Mykonos – Korfos: 14 windy days; Karpathos – Afiada: 12 windy days; Lefkada – Vassiliki: 2 windy days.
How warm is the water in Greece in May?
About 20°C: 3/2 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go windsurfing in May?
Good spots for beginners this month: Lefkada – Vassiliki.
Which airport is closest?
Mykonos Island National Airport (JMK), 2 km from Mykonos – Korfos; Karpathos Airport (AOK), 1 km from Karpathos – Afiada; Aktion National Airport (PVK), 36 km from Lefkada – Vassiliki.
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