Capital city, Latvia
Riga weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Riga
May–Sep is mild with long evenings; Midsummer (23–24 Jun) is huge. Dec has Christmas markets but cold, dark days; Jan–Feb can be -10°C.
Riga weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan-2°59 mm
- Feb-2°48 mm
- Mar2°46 mm
- Apr10°48 mm
- May16°51 mm
- Jun20°76 mm
- Jul22°82 mm
- Aug21°80 mm
- Sep17°59 mm
- Oct10°78 mm
- Nov4°74 mm
- Dec0°63 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C28°F | -7°C20°F | 59 mm | 96% | Freezing |
| February | -2°C28°F | -8°C18°F | 48 mm | 95% | Freezing |
| March | 2°C36°F | -4°C25°F | 46 mm | 91% | Freezing |
| April | 10°C49°F | 1°C34°F | 48 mm | 83% | Cold |
| May | 16°C61°F | 7°C45°F | 51 mm | 79% | Cool |
| June | 20°C67°F | 12°C53°F | 76 mm | 79% | Pleasant |
| July | 22°C72°F | 15°C58°F | 82 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| August | 21°C70°F | 14°C57°F | 80 mm | 81% | Pleasant |
| September | 17°C62°F | 10°C49°F | 59 mm | 84% | Cool |
| October | 10°C49°F | 4°C40°F | 78 mm | 89% | Cold |
| November | 4°C39°F | 1°C33°F | 74 mm | 94% | Cold |
| December | 0°C32°F | -3°C26°F | 63 mm | 95% | Freezing |
Best months across Latvia
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Riga | May–Sep | Jul (22°C) |
| Jūrmala | Jun–Aug | Jul (22°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Riga?
May–Sep. May–Sep is mild with long evenings; Midsummer (23–24 Jun) is huge. Dec has Christmas markets but cold, dark days; Jan–Feb can be -10°C.
When is the rainy season in Riga?
Rain peaks in July with about 82 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Riga?
July, with average highs of 22°C (72°F).
How cold does Riga get?
The coolest nights are in February, averaging -8°C (18°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Riga Public Transport (Rīgas satiksme)
- Riga International Airport
- Live Riga
- Pauls Stradiņš University Hospital
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.