SeasonMapJūrmala weather in May
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May in Jūrmala: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Jūrmala · #843 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Jūrmala climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 18°C / 64°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Sea temperature | 10°C / 51°F | 🥶 cold sea |
| Rainfall | 48 mm / 1.9 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 16.5 h | |
| Wind | 20 km/h / 12 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Jūrmala in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Jūrmala's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherJūrmala's weather peaks June–August.
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What's on in Jūrmala in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Rule
Vehicle entry fee
1 Jan – 31 DecDriving into the resort zone costs a couple of euros a day, enforced by plate cameras with a stiff fine if you forget. Buy it online or at a kiosk before the barrier, or take the train from Riga and ignore the whole thing. Source ↗
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Jūrmala in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Jūrmala?
- May in Jūrmala: cool, a little rain, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Jūrmala on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
- What is the weather like in Jūrmala in May?
- In May, Jūrmala averages a daily high of 17.8°C and a low of 5.8°C, with about 48.2 mm of rain over roughly 8.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Jūrmala in May?
- Jūrmala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.