Late spring · Weather & things to do
Riga in May
Riga warms up: highs climb to 61°F (16°C), from 49°F in April, with lows of 45°F (7°C) and about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
May opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 82/100 (3rd of 12).
- Avg high
- 61°F (16°C)
- Avg low
- 45°F (7°C)
- Rain
- 2.0 in (51 mm)
- Humidity
- 79%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~16 h 12 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What May feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 61°F (16°C), good for long walks.
Nights cool to an average low of 45°F (7°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.0 in (51 mm) for the month.
With about 16 h 12 min of daylight, evenings stay light late.
Plan around May
May is one of Riga's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: May & June and August & September.
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in April to 82/100.
- Our Tallinn & Riga route is planned for Late Nov – Dec, a window set by the holiday season rather than the weather — May falls outside it.
What to pack for May
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 45°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Riga in May
May is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
House of the Blackheads
Ornate Dutch Renaissance guild house of the Brotherhood of Blackheads, rebuilt in 1999 after wartime destruction.
Riga Art Nouveau Museum
Restored 1903 apartment at Alberta iela 12 with original furniture and a painted spiral staircase.
Riga Central Market
Market in five former Zeppelin hangars by the river, with halls for fish, meat, dairy and smoked foods.
Why now May scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
St Peter's Church
Gothic church whose 123 m spire has a lift to a viewing gallery over the Old Town and the Daugava.
Black Magic
Dark wood cafe-bar on Kaļķu iela pouring Riga Black Balsam cocktails, with handmade chocolates.
Nearby in May
- Tallinn in May~173 mi · highs 55°F, 1.9 in rain · 3°C (6°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Helsinki in May~225 mi · highs 52°F, 1.9 in rain · 5°C (9°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Stockholm in May~275 mi · highs 59°F, 2.0 in rain · 1°C (2°F) cooler by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Riga in May: quick answers
Is May a good time to visit Riga?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 82/100. Expect highs of 61°F (16°C) and 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain.
How cold is Riga in May?
Average highs are 61°F (16°C) and average lows 45°F (7°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in May?
Not much: about 2.0 in (51 mm) of rain falls across May on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 30.1 in (764 mm).
What should I pack for Riga in May?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 45°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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Planning Riga in May?
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