Kurzeme Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kurzeme, Latvia in May.

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Ventspils Liepāja Kuldīga Pāvilosta

Are you planning a trip a to Kurzeme, Latvia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kurzeme in May

Kurzeme, Latvia is a region in Latvia. May in Kurzeme generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Kolka at 11°C (52°F) to mild in Saldus at 17°C (63°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 6°C (43°F) in Saldus and 8°C (46°F) in Kolka.

For a closer look at conditions across Kurzeme, Latvia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kolka with an average of 38 mm (1.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Saldus with 61 mm (2.4 in).

Explore Kurzeme by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kurzeme — and find the best time to visit. (based on Ventspils)

January3°C (37°F) February2°C (36°F) March5°C (41°F) April9°C (48°F) May14°C (57°F) June18°C (64°F) This monthJuly21°C (70°F) August21°C (70°F) September17°C (63°F) October12°C (54°F) November8°C (46°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kurzeme in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kurzeme.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kurzeme

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Kurzeme, Latvia?

Temperature range in Kurzeme (May)

Precipitation variation in Kurzeme (May)

Ventspils

In May Ventspils generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Liepāja

In May Liepāja generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
273 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Liepāja →

Kuldīga

In May Kuldīga generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
273 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
78 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Kuldīga →

Pāvilosta

In May Pāvilosta generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
273 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Pāvilosta →

Jūrkalne

In May Jūrkalne generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
187 hours
273 hours
295 hours
Monthly rainfall
41 mm (1.6 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
62 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kurzeme in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Ventspils 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Liepāja 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)
Kuldīga 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Pāvilosta 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Jūrkalne 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Bernāti 15°C (59°F) 8°C (46°F) 43 mm (1.7 in)

Kurzeme weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kurzeme, Latvia in May?

Expect tolerable weather across Kurzeme, Latvia in May. The popular destination of Ventspils averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 7°C (45°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Kurzeme, Latvia in May?

In Ventspils, the average daytime high in May is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 7°C (45°F).

Does Kurzeme, Latvia get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kurzeme, Latvia during May, with Ventspils averaging close to 42 mm (1.7 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Kurzeme, Latvia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Kurzeme, Latvia with overall tolerable weather in Ventspils. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly perfect weather in Ventspils. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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