Riga Weather in May
Latvia · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high16°C (60°F)
Avg low7°C (44°F)
Rainfall54 mm (2.1 in)
RatingGood 7.9/10
Expect mild days in Riga in May: the average high is 16°C (60°F) and the average low is 7°C (44°F). May is spring in Latvia. The month is fairly dry, with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain spread over 11 days. You get roughly 16.2 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Riga?
May is a good time to visit Riga (7.9/10), though June and September are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 16°C (60°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 7°C (44°F) |
| Daily mean | 11°C (53°F) |
| Rainfall | 54 mm (2.1 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 11 |
| Humidity | 79% |
| Cloud cover | 60% |
| Daylight | 16.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.1 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.3 km/h |
| vs April | 6°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Riga in May
- a warm jacket and layers
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Riga weather in other months
Jan-3°C / -7°C63 mmPoorFeb-2°C / -7°C47 mmPoorMar3°C / -4°C44 mmPoorApr10°C / 1°C47 mmFairMay16°C / 7°C54 mmGoodJun20°C / 12°C70 mmExcellentJul22°C / 14°C83 mmGoodAug21°C / 14°C89 mmGoodSep17°C / 10°C56 mmExcellentOct10°C / 5°C75 mmFairNov4°C / 1°C69 mmPoorDec0°C / -3°C63 mmPoor
← AprilBest time to visit RigaJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Barcelona24°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Marseille23°C · 46 mm · Excellent
- Valencia26°C · 34 mm · Excellent
- Athens25°C · 21 mm · Excellent
- Palermo24°C · 40 mm · Excellent
- Malaga21°C · 25 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Vilnius18°C · 78 mm
- Tallinn13°C · 48 mm
- Helsinki11°C · 49 mm
- Minsk17°C · 88 mm
- Mariehamn10°C · 41 mm
- Stockholm15°C · 53 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.