Jūrmala weather in May (Vidzeme, Latvia)

Is May a good time to explore Jūrmala weather-wise? Find all the essential weather information for this month in our guide.

Temperatures

During May, Jūrmala usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 16°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 8°C.

Precipitation

Jūrmala in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 11 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 264 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Jūrmala.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Jūrmala, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 8°C  

Max Temperature 16°C  

Water Temperature 16°C *  

Chance of Rain 37%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 11 days  

Humidity 67% *  

Windspeed 11 km/h *  

Sunshine 264 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Rīga, Latvia (15 KM, 9 Miles).

Where to go in Latvia in May

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

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Jūrmala, 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.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Jūrmala.

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