Cool
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days.
May verdict
Riga, Latvia in May
Weather score38Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 17°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
17°C
Rain
48mm
Sun
8.4h
Sea
9°C
Weather score
38
Poor
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 48mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.4h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 9°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Riga, Latvia with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May17°C average high
May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May48mm average rain
May sits near Riga's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.4 hours average sun
May is brighter than Riga's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsMay to August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May9°C average sea
May is close to Riga's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 18°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May38 weather score
May sits close to Riga's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJune to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
