Riga weather in May
May is one of the best months to visit Riga: highs of 16°C (60°F) and about 51 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 7°C (44°F) and cloud cover 61% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 11°C (52°F). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and about as wet; June brings highs of 19°C (67°F) and 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Riga, the largest city in Riga. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Riga?
best month Weather score 67/100.
Yes. May is one of the best months for weather in Riga.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 51 mm (2.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Riga in May?
Days average 16°C (60°F) and nights 7°C (44°F).
Riga weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C (27°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 59 mm | 85% | 1°C (34°F) | least pleasant |
| February | -2°C (28°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 48 mm | 84% | 0°C (33°F) | least pleasant |
| March | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 46 mm | 75% | 2°C (36°F) | least pleasant |
| April | 9°C (49°F) | 1°C (34°F) | 48 mm | 63% | 6°C (43°F) | fair |
| May | 16°C (60°F) | 7°C (44°F) | 51 mm | 61% | 11°C (52°F) | best |
| June | 19°C (67°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 76 mm | 66% | 17°C (63°F) | best |
| July | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (58°F) | 82 mm | 66% | 20°C (69°F) | best |
| August | 21°C (70°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 80 mm | 64% | 20°C (68°F) | best |
| September | 17°C (62°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 59 mm | 68% | 19°C (65°F) | best |
| October | 9°C (49°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 78 mm | 75% | 12°C (54°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 4°C (39°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 74 mm | 85% | 8°C (47°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 0°C (32°F) | -4°C (26°F) | 63 mm | 84% | 5°C (41°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Riga in May
Weather can differ a lot within Riga: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.