Best Time to Visit
🇱🇻 Riga, Latvia · Europe
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
-1°
-5°
Poor
Feb
0°
-5°
Poor
Mar
4°
-3°
Fair
Apr
11°
2°
Great
May
16°
7°
Great
Jun
20°
12°
Great
Jul
22°
15°
Great
Aug
22°
14°
Great
Sep
17°
10°
Great
Oct
10°
5°
Fair
Nov
4°
1°
Poor
Dec
1°
-3°
Poor
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -5°C | 12 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| February | 0°C | -5°C | 10 | 4h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| March | 4°C | -3°C | 10 | 7h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| AprilRecommended | 11°C | 2°C | 10 | 10h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| MayRecommended | 16°C | 7°C | 10 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JuneRecommended | 20°C | 12°C | 11 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| JulyRecommended | 22°C | 15°C | 12 | 13h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| AugustRecommended | 22°C | 14°C | 13 | 12h | 65% | 10 | Great | View |
| SeptemberRecommended | 17°C | 10°C | 11 | 9h | 65% | 6 | Great | View |
| October | 10°C | 5°C | 14 | 5h | 65% | 6 | Fair | View |
| November | 4°C | 1°C | 13 | 3h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
| December | 1°C | -3°C | 12 | 2h | 65% | 1 | Poor | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 10°C high, 2°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 2°C (36°F).
Avg: 21°C high, 14°C low
Mild conditions at 21°C (70°F), layers recommended. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 14°C (57°F).
Avg: 10°C high, 5°C low
Cool to cold at 10°C (50°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 5°C (41°F).
Avg: 0°C high, -4°C low
Cool to cold at 0°C (32°F), warm clothing essential. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to -4°C (25°F).
The least favorable time to visit Riga is November and January. During this period, you can expect freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine.
November
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
January
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
December
Challenges: freezing temperatures, frequent rain, very limited sunshine
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Riga during the best travel months (May, June, July), when temperatures range from 11°C to 19°C:
Riga has a continental climate (Koppen classification: Dfb). The warmest month is August with highs of 22°C, while the coldest month is January at just -1°C. Annual rainfall averages 697mm across approximately 138 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | -1 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Low °C | -5 | -5 | -3 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 1 | -3 |
| Rain Days | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
| Rain mm | 46 | 39 | 39 | 42 | 52 | 73 | 71 | 80 | 68 | 80 | 58 | 49 |
| Sun h/day | 2 | 4 | 7 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Humidity % | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| UV Index | 1 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 |
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