Latvia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Latvia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Latvia in May?
May in Latvia generally has temperatures that range from cold to pleasant, with moderate precipitation.
During the day the temperature is cold in Kolka at 11°C and pleasant in Aknīste at 19°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Aknīste and 8°C in Kolka.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kolka with an average of 38 mm to moderate rainfall in Preiļi with 72 mm. Meanwhile, Rīga enjoys close to 264 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Latvia, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Latvia's yearly weather, check out our Latvia climate page.
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Average weather in Rīga
In May Rīga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jūrmala
In May Jūrmala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Ventspils
In May Ventspils generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Liepāja
In May Liepāja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Daugavpils
In May Daugavpils generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Latvia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Latvia with overall tolerable weather in Rīga. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Latvia is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Rīga. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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