Riga, Latvia Weather
Riga hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 81°F (27°C) is about 9°F (5°C) above the typical August high of 72°F (22°C).
Current conditions in detail
Riga weather tomorrow (Friday, August 7)
Tomorrow in Riga looks patchy rain nearby, with a high of 71° and an overnight low of 60°. Precipitation chance is modest at 36%. Winds top out near 14 mph, and the UV index reaches 4 (moderate).
Riga 14-day forecast
About the weather in Riga
Riga has a oceanic climate, marked by mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall. Average daytime highs range from about 32°F (0°C) in January to around 72°F (22°C) in July, and the city records roughly 148 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Riga weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: July - highs near 72°F (22°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 32°F (0°C)
- Record high: 93°F (34°C) · Record low: -12°F (-24°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: August (13 rainy days) · Sunniest: June (13.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: oceanic - mild temperatures year-round with regular rainfall
- Snow: about 28 days a year
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on July. Highs average 72°F (22°C) and overnight lows stay near 58°F (15°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 32°F (0°C) and lows around 24°F (-4°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 93°F (34°C) and dropped as low as -12°F (-24°C).
Rain, sun and snow
August is usually the wettest month. It brings about 3.5 inches (89 mm) of rain over 13 days, while March is the driest. June brings the most sunshine, averaging 13.9 hours of sun a day. Snow falls on about 28 days in a typical year, mostly from October through April.
Season by season
Spring (March through May)
Spring in Riga is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 52°F (11°C) and nights around 37°F (3°C); expect showers on roughly 31 days across the season, plus around 5 snowy days.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in Riga brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 72°F (22°C) and nights around 57°F (14°C); expect showers on roughly 40 days across the season.
Fall (September through November)
Fall in Riga is chilly, with daytime highs averaging 53°F (11°C) and nights around 43°F (6°C); expect showers on roughly 38 days across the season, plus around 4 snowy days.
Winter (December through February)
Winter in Riga is bitterly cold, with daytime highs averaging 34°F (1°C) and nights around 26°F (-3°C); expect showers on roughly 39 days across the season, plus around 18 snowy days. Wind makes those temperatures feel harsher than they sound - pair the forecast winds with the wind speed converter to judge conditions on exposed skin.
Average temperatures in Riga by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32° | 24° | 14 | 2.1 in | 2.2 h/day | 86% |
| February | 35° | 26° | 11 | 1.8 in | 4.2 h/day | 84% |
| March | 42° | 29° | 11 | 1.7 in | 7.0 h/day | 76% |
| April | 52° | 36° | 11 | 1.8 in | 10.1 h/day | 71% |
| May | 63° | 45° | 9 | 2.1 in | 12.8 h/day | 67% |
| June | 71° | 55° | 11 | 2.7 in | 13.9 h/day | 69% |
| July | 72° | 58° | 15 | 3.5 in | 13.2 h/day | 74% |
| August | 72° | 57° | 13 | 3.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 75% |
| September | 64° | 51° | 11 | 2.5 in | 9.1 h/day | 79% |
| October | 52° | 42° | 14 | 2.9 in | 5.5 h/day | 82% |
| November | 42° | 35° | 13 | 2.3 in | 2.6 h/day | 88% |
| December | 36° | 29° | 15 | 2.0 in | 1.7 h/day | 88% |