Riga in May
The weather in May
In May, Riga averages daytime highs of 18° and night-time lows of 8° — mild weather by day. Expect around 50 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 33%.
Days are 5.9° warmer than in April on average, and June is warmer again by about 3.5°. The sea averages 9°, too cold for most swimmers.
May scores 70/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 1st of the twelve months for Riga.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:07 and sets at 21:35 local time, giving 16 h 28 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 113 minutes over the month.
Why 70/100?
How the score for May is builtBeach score this month: 19/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Riga this month
Latvia's best in May
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Riga in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Riga?
May scores 70/100 for Riga, which we rate as good. Average highs are 18°C with 11 wet days.
How warm is Riga in May?
Daytime highs average 18°C and night-time lows 8°C in May.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in May?
Riga receives about 50 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 11 days.
Can you swim in Riga in May?
The sea averages 9°C in May, cold for most swimmers.