Weather in Riga in May
May in Riga is cool outdoor weather: usable if you dress for it, not a beach brief.
In Latvia, this is how Riga actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and February, May sits in the middle of Riga's year.
Pack for Riga in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 12°C
6–18°C
- Rainfall
- 42 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Cool days in Riga: a jumper you can take off, a shell in the bag. Walking is fine. Lingering outside without a layer is optimism.
Mornings and evenings are colder than the postcard. Pack for both, especially if you leave the built-up centre.
Rain
Mixed skies in Riga in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Riga
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Riga
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Riga
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FAQs about Riga
Climate averages for Riga, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Riga is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 18°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 78 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
