Latvia
Latvia in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Latvia in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Latvia in May?
- Daugavpils is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 19°C (66°F) in May; Liepāja is the coolest at 15°C (59°F).
Warmest
19°
Daugavpils
Coolest
15°
Liepāja
Driest
43 mm
Liepāja
Daugavpils is the warm end of Latvia in May (19°C (66°F)); Liepāja the cool end (15°C (59°F)). On average it is 7 °C (12 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Riga, Daugavpils, and Jelgava.
Best places in Latvia in May
60 
Riga
Riga · Latvia
17° / 7° 47 mm May
64
Daugavpils
Daugavpils · Latvia
19° / 6° 50 mm May
59
Jelgava
Jelgava · Latvia
17° / 6° 49 mm May
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55
Sigulda
Sigulda · Latvia
16° / 6° 50 mm May
55
Liepāja
Liepaja · Latvia
15° / 7° 43 mm May
56
Jūrmala
Jūrmala · Latvia
16° / 6° 44 mm May
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57
Cēsis
Cēsis · Latvia
17° / 8° 51 mm May
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57
Tukums
Tukums · Latvia
16° / 6° 44 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daugavpils | 19° | 6° | 50 mm | — | 64 |
| Riga | 17° | 7° | 47 mm | — | 60 |
| Valka | 17° | 5° | 52 mm | — | 60 |
| Vecrīga | 17° | 7° | 47 mm | — | 60 |
| Jelgava | 17° | 6° | 49 mm | — | 59 |
| Bauska | 17° | 6° | 48 mm | — | 59 |
| Valmiera | 17° | 7° | 51 mm | — | 58 |
| Cēsis | 17° | 8° | 51 mm | — | 57 |
| Tukums | 16° | 6° | 44 mm | — | 57 |
| Madona | 17° | 6° | 53 mm | — | 57 |
| Jūrmala | 16° | 6° | 44 mm | — | 56 |
| Līgatne | 16° | 7° | 51 mm | — | 56 |
| Gulbene | 17° | 6° | 44 mm | — | 56 |
| Sigulda | 16° | 6° | 50 mm | — | 55 |
| Liepāja | 15° | 7° | 43 mm | — | 55 |
| Limbaži | 15° | 6° | 47 mm | — | 54 |
Public holidays in May
- Labour Day
- Day of the Convocation of the Constitutional Assembly of the Republic of Latvia
- Day of the Restoration of Independence of the Republic of Latvia
- Day of the Defeat of Nazism and Commemoration Day of Victims of World War II
- Mother's Day
- Europe Day
- International Day of the Family
- Pentecost
- Firefighter and Rescuer Day
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Latvia in May?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Liepāja to 19° in Daugavpils.