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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Riga, Latvia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Riga weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Riga are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Riga January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-2°C 36mm 1.3hrs 9.1hrs

The weather in January in Riga is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riga for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Riga and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (28°F), whilst at night -8°C (18°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Riga with around 36mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Riga February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-1°C 27mm 2.6hrs 10.9hrs

February in Riga is generally dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Riga and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -2°C (29°F), whilst at night -8°C (19°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Riga with around 27mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 2.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Riga March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
3°C 33mm 4.5hrs 13hrs

The weather in March in Riga is characteristically cold and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Riga and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing 3°C (37°F), whilst at night -4°C (25°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Riga with around 33mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.5 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Riga April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 41mm 6.6hrs 15.6hrs

Riga's weather in April is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Riga.

April is in the spring in Riga and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (50°F), whilst at night 1°C (34°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Riga with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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May

Riga May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 48mm 9.4hrs 18.1hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Riga and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Riga, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Riga and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (62°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Riga with around 48mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in May »

June

Riga June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 58mm 10.7hrs 9.1hrs

The climate in Riga during June can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Riga, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Riga and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (69°F), whilst at night 10°C (51°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Riga with around 58mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in June »

July

Riga July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 77mm 9.5hrs 10.9hrs

July in Riga is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Riga, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Riga and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 22°C (71°F), whilst at night 12°C (54°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Riga with around 77mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in July »

August

Riga August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 76mm 8.3hrs 13hrs

The weather in August in Riga is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Riga, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Riga and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Riga with around 76mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in August »

September

Riga September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
15°C 73mm 5.7hrs 15.6hrs

Riga's weather in September is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Riga.

September is in the fall / autumn in Riga and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Riga with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in September »

October

Riga October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 61mm 3.4hrs 18.1hrs

October is a reasonably dry month in Riga and the temperature is generally cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Riga and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (51°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Riga with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in October »

November

Riga November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
4°C 61mm 1.6hrs 9.1hrs

The climate in Riga during November can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riga for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Riga and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cold 4°C (40°F), whilst at night -0°C (32°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Riga with around 61mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Riga weather in November »

December

Riga December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
-0°C 49mm 1hrs 10.9hrs

December in Riga is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cold.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Riga for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Riga and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a freezing -0°C (32°F), whilst at night -5°C (23°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Riga with around 49mm 1.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 1 hours of sunshine per day.

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Riga weather statistics
Hottest month: July 21.3°C 70.3°F
Driest month: February 27mm 1.1ins
Sunniest month: June 10.7hrs
Coldest month: January -2.4°C 27.7°F
Wettest month: July 77mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 18.4°C 65.1°F
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