May · Latvia
Best time to visit Riga in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Riga in May
Average temperature 13°C, 57 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 63% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
8.9/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 57 mm
- Humidity
- 63%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
May in Riga scores 8.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 57 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Art Nouveau facades fill Alberta iela, a short walk from Riga's medieval Old Town and the Daugava.
May ranks 2nd of 12 for Riga — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 13°C (55°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 57 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 16.5 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Riga at 8.9/10 (2nd of 12), just behind September at 9.1/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Riga in May?
- In May, Riga averages 13°C, 57 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.9/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Riga?
- May earns a 8.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Riga in May?
- Expect about 57 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 63% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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