May weather forecast
Liepāja, Latvia

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Weather in May

May in Liepāja is characterized by mild, pleasant weather, blooming green spaces, and longer bright days. The lush scenery is a welcome sight and signals the start of outdoor activities, picnics, and public festivals. Residents look forward to the satisfying sunbaths, enjoying the rejuvenating increase in sunlight hours. The weather sets the city bustling with tourists cashing in on the favorable conditions. May brings the first hint of summer with average temperatures poised between 14.7°C (58.5°F) high and 6.4°C (43.5°F) low.

Temperature

A rise in the average high-temperature is observed in Liepāja during May, moving from a frosty 8.4°C (47.1°F) in April to a moderate 14.7°C (58.5°F). Throughout the month of May, the average temperature dips to a frosty 6.4°C (43.5°F) at night.

Humidity

May is the least humid month in Liepāja, Latvia, with an average relative humidity of 75.7%.

Rainfall

In Liepāja, during May, the rain falls for 10.1 days and regularly aggregates up to 38mm (1.5") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 173.4 rainfall days, and 669mm (26.34") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In Liepāja, Latvia, the average seawater temperature in May is 7°C (44.6°F).
Note: Beware when you're in 7°C (44.6°F) waters; 13°C (55.4°F) is chilling and anything below 10°C (50°F) could cause breathing hindrance and a sudden cold shock, given your physical condition.

Daylight

In Liepāja, the average length of the day in May is 16h and 26min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of May, in Liepāja, Latvia, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 22:12 EEST.

Sunshine

In Liepāja, the average sunshine in May is 8.8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Liepāja, Latvia, is 5. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: In May, a daily maximum UV index of 5 leads to the following instructions:
Ensure safety - Recommendations to avert sunburn are presented. Midday is when the Sun's radiation is strongest; avoid prolonged exposure during this time. Select sunglasses that boast both UVA and UVB protection to limit the adverse effects of the sun on the eyes.
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Frequently asked questions

What are the temperatures in Liepāja in May?

In Liepāja, in May, the average high-temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F), and the average low-temperature is 6.4°C (43.5°F).

What is the least humid month in Liepāja?

The least humid month in Liepāja is May, with an average relative humidity of 75.7%.

What is the average humidity in May in Liepāja?

In May, the average relative humidity in Liepāja is 75.7%.

How much does it rain in Liepāja in May?

In Liepāja, in May, during 10.1 rainfall days, 38mm (1.5") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

How cold is the water in May in Liepāja?

In May, the average sea temperature in Liepāja is 7°C (44.6°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

How many hours of daylight does Liepāja have in May?

In Liepāja, Latvia, the average day length in May is 16h and 26min.

When are sunrise and sunset in May in Liepāja?

On the first day of May in Liepāja, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 21:17. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 04:54 and sunset at 22:12 EEST.

How many hours of sunshine does Liepāja have in May?

The average sunshine duration in May in Liepāja, Latvia, is 8.8h.

What is the UV index intensity in May in Liepāja?

The average daily maximum UV index in May in Liepāja, Latvia, is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.
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Average temperature in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average temperature in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average high temperature in May: 14.7°C

The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are July and August (19.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (-0.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in May: 6.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (13.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (-5.8°C).

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Average humidity in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average humidity in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average humidity in May: 75.7%

The month with the highest relative humidity is November (87.4%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is May (75.7%).

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Average rainfall in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average rainfall in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average rainfall in May: 37.6mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is September (80.1mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is March (32.1mm).

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Average rainfall days in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average rainfall days in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average rainfall days in May: 10.1 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is January (19.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is June (9.9 days).

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Average sea temperature in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average sea temperature in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average sea temperature in May: 7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (18°C).
The coldest months (with the lowest average sea temperature) are February and March (3°C).

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Average daylight in May /
Average sunshine in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average daylight in May / Average sunshine in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average daylight in May: 16h and 2min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 17h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 7h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in May: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 9h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 0h and 54min).

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Average UV index in May
Liepāja, Latvia

Average UV index in May - Liepāja, Latvia
  • Average UV index in May: 5

The month with the highest UV index is June (UV index 6).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, November and December (UV index 0).

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Liepāja, Latvia

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