Rīga weather in May (Vidzeme, Latvia)

Planning a trip to Rīga in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Rīga typically experiences moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 17°C. But by evening, they drop to around 8°C.

Rīga in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 57 mm for the month. Typically around 11 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 264 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rīga climate page with graphs.

 

Rīga, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 17°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 16°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 37%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 57 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 11 days  
HumidityHumidity 67%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 264 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in May

Find out more about the weather in Latvia in May and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rīga in May?

For visitors traveling to Rīga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 16°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in May.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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