Riga, Latvia Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of 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.
Climate 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.
Monthly climate table
| 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% |
Riga month by month
Riga weather in January
January brings highs around 32°F (0°C), lows near 24°F (-4°C), about 14 wet days and roughly 8 snowy days - typically the coldest month of the year in Riga.
Riga weather in February
February brings highs around 35°F (2°C), lows near 26°F (-3°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days.
Riga weather in March
March brings highs around 42°F (6°C), lows near 29°F (-1°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days - typically the driest month of the year in Riga.
Riga weather in April
April brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 36°F (2°C), about 11 wet days and roughly 1 snowy days.
Riga weather in May
May brings highs around 63°F (17°C), lows near 45°F (7°C), about 9 wet days.
Riga weather in June
June brings highs around 71°F (22°C), lows near 55°F (13°C), about 11 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Riga.
Riga weather in July
July brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 15 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Riga.
Riga weather in August
August brings highs around 72°F (22°C), lows near 57°F (14°C), about 13 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Riga.
Riga weather in September
September brings highs around 64°F (18°C), lows near 51°F (11°C), about 11 wet days.
Riga weather in October
October brings highs around 52°F (11°C), lows near 42°F (6°C), about 14 wet days.
Riga weather in November
November brings highs around 42°F (6°C), lows near 35°F (2°C), about 13 wet days and roughly 4 snowy days.
Riga weather in December
December brings highs around 36°F (2°C), lows near 29°F (-2°C), about 15 wet days and roughly 5 snowy days.
Seasons in Riga
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.
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Best time to visit Riga
The best time to visit Riga is generally April to June and September, when warm days, manageable rainfall and plenty of daylight line up. Daytime temperatures in that window typically sit near 63°F (17°C).
Pack for Riga with a heavy insulated coat, hat and gloves for winter; a compact umbrella or rain shell - showers are a regular feature. Evenings can feel noticeably cooler than afternoons - July nights average 58°F (15°C).
Riga temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.