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May climate

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May in Riga

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Cool days and plenty of sun.

One of the best months here

Daytime high

59°F

Lows around 45°F

Rain

Several rainy days

Sun

8.5 h/day

Air feel

Very dry

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Temperature

Cool by day, cold at night.

59°Ftypical May high

Typical range

Precipitation

Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, fewer than in most months.

32%wet-day frequency

Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall

Sunshine

Plenty of sun this month.

8.5 hMay sunshine

Heat & humidity by month

Very dryMay Heat feel

Easy airWarm airHumid air

Hourly temperature pattern

In May, afternoons feel about 51° and nights feel near 41°.

FrigidFreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableNight hours

Clear sky

Partly cloudy skies this month.

46%May Clear sky

Clear skyCloud

Wind pattern

Calm winds are typical in May.

9 mphMay Light breeze

More detailIncludes daypart comfort

Typical May day

May late afternoons are around 58°F, easing to about 56°F in early evening.

Avg temp Typical range

Morning52°F

Rain14%

Cloud55%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

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Midday57°F

Rain18%

Cloud58%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityStrong

Late afternoon58°F

Rain17%

Cloud58%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityModerate

Early evening56°F

Rain14%

Cloud55%

Humid airLow

Sun intensityLow

Data table

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Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87

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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast

Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.

Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.

Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.

Last updated: Jun 1, 2026

Data & methodology

Month

High°F

Low°F

Rainin

Wet days

Sunh

Humidity%

Jan

1.9

1.0

Feb

1.5

2.2

Mar

1.4

4.1

Apr

1.6

6.1

May

2.1

8.5

Jun

2.9

9.6

Jul

3.2

8.5

Aug

3.3

7.4

Sep

2.5

5.1

Oct

3.3

3.0

Nov

2.4

1.3

Dec

2.0

0.8

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87

Month	High°F	Low°F	Rainin	Wet days	Sunh	Humidity%
Jan	31	25	1.9	12	1.0	87
Feb	31	24	1.5	10	2.2	84
Mar	38	28	1.4	10	4.1	79
Apr	49	36	1.6	9	6.1	74
May	59	45	2.1	10	8.5	72
Jun	66	54	2.9	11	9.6	74
Jul	71	59	3.2	13	8.5	76
Aug	70	58	3.3	13	7.4	77
Sep	62	51	2.5	11	5.1	79
Oct	51	43	3.3	15	3.0	83
Nov	41	36	2.4	14	1.3	87
Dec	34	29	2.0	13	0.8	87