Weather
Weather in Riga by month
The best time to visit is May–September, with average highs of 16–22°C and moderate rain. July is the warmest month (about 22°C by day) and February the coolest (-8°C at night); July is the wettest (around 82 mm of rain) and March the driest. Nights fall below freezing in December–March.
Riga weather by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May★ | Jun★ | Jul★ | Aug★ | Sept★ | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High / Low (°C) | -3° -7° | -2° -8° | 2° -4° | 9° 1° | 16° 7° | 19° 11° | 22° 14° | 21° 14° | 16° 9° | 9° 4° | 4° 1° | 0° -4° |
| Rain (mm) | 59 | 48 | 46 | 48 | 51 | 76 | 82 | 80 | 59 | 78 | 74 | 63 |
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER
Riga month by month
January
-3°/ -7°Cold
59 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around -3°C by day and -7°C at night, with about 59 mm of rain.
February
-2°/ -8°Cold
48 mm · fairly dryPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves
Good trips this month
Cold and fairly dry: around -2°C by day and -8°C at night, with about 48 mm of rain.
March
2°/ -4°Cold
46 mm · fairly dryPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves
Good trips this month
Cold and fairly dry: around 2°C by day and -4°C at night, with about 46 mm of rain.
April
9°/ 1°Chilly
48 mm · fairly dryPack: Winter coat and warm layers
Good trips this month
Chilly and fairly dry: around 9°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 48 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
May
16°/ 7°Cool
51 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 16°C by day and 7°C at night, with about 51 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
June
19°/ 11°Mild
76 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 19°C by day and 11°C at night, with about 76 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
July
22°/ 14°Mild
82 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 22°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 82 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
August
21°/ 14°Mild
80 mm · some rainPack: Light layers and a light jacket · umbrella
Good trips this month
Mild and some rain: around 21°C by day and 14°C at night, with about 80 mm of rain.
- ★ Best time
September
16°/ 9°Cool
59 mm · some rainPack: Jacket and a sweater · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cool and some rain: around 16°C by day and 9°C at night, with about 59 mm of rain.
October
9°/ 4°Chilly
78 mm · some rainPack: Winter coat and warm layers · umbrella
Good trips this month
Chilly and some rain: around 9°C by day and 4°C at night, with about 78 mm of rain.
- This month
November
4°/ 1°Cold
74 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 4°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 74 mm of rain.
December
0°/ -4°Cold
63 mm · some rainPack: Warm coat, hat and gloves · umbrella
Good trips this month
Cold and some rain: around 0°C by day and -4°C at night, with about 63 mm of rain.
Weather questions about Riga
Quick answers
When is the best time to visit Riga?
What's the weather like in Riga in November?
Cold and some rain: around 4°C by day and 1°C at night, with about 74 mm of rain. Pack: Warm coat, hat and gloves, umbrella.
When is the best time for sightseeing in Riga?
May–September: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
When is the best time for boat trips in Riga?
June–August: that's when the weather suits it best — warm enough and mostly dry.
What is the warmest month in Riga?
July: average highs of about 22°C and lows of 14°C.
Which month has the most rain in Riga?
Average daily high and low (°C) and monthly rainfall (mm) · Forecast: MET Norway (yr.no) · Climate averages: NASA POWER · Riga Tour Guide