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Weather in May in Vidzeme

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

What is the weather like in Vidzeme in May?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Salacgrīva at 16°C to pleasant in Ķegums at 18°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Ķegums and 7°C in Salacgrīva.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Ainaži with an average of 46 mm to moderate rainfall in Vecpiebalga with 72 mm.

Average sunshine

Meanwhile, Rīga enjoys approximately 264 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.

For a closer look at May's conditions in Vidzeme, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Vidzeme's yearly weather, check out our Vidzeme climate page.

Where to go in Vidzeme in May

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Vidzeme on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Vidzeme?

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.

Rīga
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
182 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
17°C 
8°C 
264 hours 
57 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
12°C 
287 hours 
82 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Rīga

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.

Jūrmala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
3°C 
182 hours 
47 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
8°C 
264 hours 
55 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
287 hours 
79 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Jūrmala

Sigulda

In May Sigulda generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Sigulda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
182 hours 
53 mm 
12 days 
18°C 
7°C 
264 hours 
63 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
287 hours 
94 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Sigulda

Cēsis

In May Cēsis generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Cēsis
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
12°C 
2°C 
53 mm 
12 days 
18°C 
6°C 
65 mm 
12 days 
June   >> June
>>  
21°C 
11°C 
97 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Cēsis

Saulkrasti

In May Saulkrasti 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.

Saulkrasti
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
<<   April April
<<  
11°C 
2°C 
182 hours 
48 mm 
12 days 
17°C 
8°C 
264 hours 
53 mm 
11 days 
June   >> June
>>  
20°C 
12°C 
287 hours 
84 mm 
12 days 
Climate in Saulkrasti

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Vidzeme, in Latvia.

Is May the best time to visit Vidzeme?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Vidzeme with overall tolerable weather in Rīga.

On average, the best time to visit Vidzeme is in June, July and August with generally perfect weather in Rīga. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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