May · Latvia
Best time to visit Jūrmala in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Jūrmala in May
Average temperature 12°C, 38 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
6.2/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 38 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Jūrmala scores 6.2/10 for beach and coastal travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 12°C, 38 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Jūrmala's long beach, wooden villas and pine forest make it Riga's seaside retreat.
May in Jūrmala — middling scores, decent value
May averages 12°C (54°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 38 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.2 daylight hours.
It scores 6.2/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 6.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Jūrmala in May?
- In May, Jūrmala averages 12°C, 38 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Jūrmala?
- May earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Jūrmala in May?
- Expect about 38 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Jūrmala
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Jūrmala
Jūrmala, Latvia. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.