Riga in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Riga in may 2026
The weather in Riga in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the past years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also by using the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
good weather 1.7cm
Weather at 6am
52°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
27%
15%
8%
Weather at 12pm
59°F
Clear/Sunny
40% of time
27%
16%
14%
Weather at 6pm
54°F
Clear/Sunny
41% of time
25%
15%
13%
Weather at 3am
49°F
39%
27%
10%
10%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Riga in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Riga in may.
The climate of Riga in may is good
The weather in may in Riga is wet (with 2.8in of rainfall over 5 days). The weather is worst than the previous month since in april there is an average of 2in of precipitation over 3 days.
The climate is rather cold here this month, but it is livable when dressing hot. The thermometer averaged maximum of 61°F. In the morning the temperature drops to 52°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Riga is 56°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Riga in may with a maximum record of 81°F in 2014 and a minimum record of 38°F in 2011. You can plan to have about 10 days with temperatures above 65°F, or 32% of the month.
In may in Riga, the days on average last 16:31. The sun rises at 04:05 and sunset is at 20:36.
With a good climate, the month of may is recommended to go in that area in Latvia.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Riga in may
Check below seasonal norms These datas are compiled from the weather statements of the past years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 56°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 61°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 52°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 81°F (2014) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 38°F (2011) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 10 day(s) (32%) | ||||
| Number of days at -32°F | 0 day(s) (0%) | ||||
| Sea temperature | |||||
| Average sea temperature | 49°F | ||||
| Lowest sea temperature | 41°F | ||||
| Highest sea temperature | 57°F | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 18km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 50°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 2.8in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (15%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 1.2in (2013) | ||||
| Snowfall | 1.7cm | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 77% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.32km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 39% | ||||
| UV index | 4 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:05 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 20:36 | ||||
| Length of day | 16:31 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Riga in may 2025:
41°F to 47°F
45°F to 61°F
43°F to 58°F
43°F to 49°F
38°F to 47°F
40°F to 50°F
41°F to 45°F
38°F to 45°F
38°F to 47°F
38°F to 47°F
41°F to 49°F
43°F to 52°F
43°F to 54°F
47°F to 49°F
41°F to 45°F
40°F to 45°F
43°F to 54°F
47°F to 56°F
50°F to 59°F
49°F to 65°F
47°F to 65°F
49°F to 63°F
50°F to 58°F
50°F to 56°F
47°F to 61°F
50°F to 67°F
50°F to 65°F
54°F to 68°F
56°F to 61°F
50°F to 65°F
56°F to 65°F
Map: other cities in Latvia in may
Cities near Riga:
| Salaspils in may | good weather |
| Olaine in may | good weather |
| Carnikava in may | good weather |
| Jurmala in may | good weather |
| Ogre in may | good weather |
| Saulkrasti in may | tolerable weather |
| Iecava in may | good weather |
| Jelgava in may | good weather |
| Sigulda in may | tolerable weather |
| Tukums in may | good weather |
| Engure in may | tolerable weather |
| Bauska in may | good weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Riga
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Weather data for Riga in may:
Weather data for Riga for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Riga. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Riga can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Riga.