Our verdict
The best time to visit Riga is April-July
The very hottest temperatures in Riga get to around 27℃ (81℉) in the height of summer. In the winter, temperatures can get down to -12℃ (10℉) around January.
The sun stays up the longest in Riga in July, so you’ll get the most out of your daytime activities if you visit around this time. The wet season in Riga usually falls during the months surrounding July each year. It’s not uncommon to get some decent rainfall or light showers during this time, but on some days the weather tends to be fine for a majority of the day, with only a few drops of rain falling from a passing shower.
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Riga seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Riga as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Riga is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Riga
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Riga for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Riga climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Riga for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Riga in January
- Average temperature: -3℃ (27℉)
- Average high temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average low temperature: -5℃ (23℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 25mm (1") over 7 days
- Average snow days: 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in January, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Riga in February
- Average temperature: -2℃ (28℉)
- Average high temperature: -1℃ (31℉)
- Average low temperature: -4℃ (24℉)
- Average humidity: 90%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 6 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in February, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Riga in March
- Average temperature: 1℃ (33℉)
- Average high temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average low temperature: -2℃ (29℉)
- Average humidity: 85%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 9 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in March, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Riga in April
- Average temperature: 6℃ (43℉)
- Average high temperature: 9℃ (49℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 17 days
- Average rainfall: 19mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in April, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Riga in May
- Average temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average high temperature: 15℃ (60℉)
- Average low temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 16 days
- Average rainfall: 29mm (1") over 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in May, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Riga in June
- Average temperature: 16℃ (60℉)
- Average high temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average low temperature: 12℃ (53℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 33mm (1") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in June, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Riga in July
- Average temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
- Average high temperature: 23℃ (72℉)
- Average low temperature: 15℃ (58℉)
- Average humidity: 73%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 43mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in July, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Riga in August
- Average temperature: 18℃ (64℉)
- Average high temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
- Average low temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average humidity: 74%
- Average sunny days: 15 days
- Average rainfall: 39mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in August, make sure you pack a light jumper or hoodie for the evenings and some light clothes for the daytime.
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Riga in September
- Average temperature: 14℃ (57℉)
- Average high temperature: 17℃ (62℉)
- Average low temperature: 11℃ (52℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in September, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
Riga in October
- Average temperature: 8℃ (46℉)
- Average high temperature: 10℃ (50℉)
- Average low temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average humidity: 81%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 42mm (2") over 14 days
- Average snow days: 1 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in October, make sure you pack a warm jacket or coat.
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Riga in November
- Average temperature: 4℃ (39℉)
- Average high temperature: 5℃ (42℉)
- Average low temperature: 3℃ (37℉)
- Average humidity: 87%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 32mm (1") over 12 days
- Average snow days: 3 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in November, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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Riga in December
- Average temperature: 0℃ (32℉)
- Average high temperature: 1℃ (34℉)
- Average low temperature: -1℃ (30℉)
- Average humidity: 88%
- Average sunny days: 10 days
- Average rainfall: 23mm (1") over 10 days
- Average snow days: 12 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Riga in December, make sure you pack a thick snow/winter jacket, thermals and some extra layers as it's always very cold.
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