Weather in Riga, Latvia : 6 Day Forecast, Temperature, Humidity, Rain, Sun, Day, Night
Travellers who prefer warm weather will have to ensure that trip to Riga is planned during the summer season, as it is a relatively cold location throughout much of the year and weather in Riga could be chilly.
Average summer high temperatures in Riga are in the low seventies (F) or twenties (C) during even the hottest months of the year. This can be ideal for summer travelers from warmer places who want to get away from the heat back home. Summer low temperatures are generally in the mid-fifties, making the evenings in Riga cool but not uncomfortable.
Riga winter temperatures can be quite cold. Even though the average low temperature in the coldest months is in the twenties (F) and the average high being about 10 degrees warmer than that, one should be aware that winters in Riga can be bitterly cold with daytime temperatures as low as -25F or -31C. The coldest months in Riga are December through February, with the months before and after those being considerably warmer. The winter also tends to be dreary with very little sunshine for months. Winter months are the months less likely to see rain, although there are generally at least five inches of rain in even the driest months of the year.
Riga rainy season begins in April and continues on steadily through October. That is the month most likely to see a lot of rain, with eleven inches being the average for October rainfall.
Weather in Riga (Monthly Average Temperature)
Month | High | Low |
January | 0°C | -5°C |
February | -1°C | -6°C |
March | 3°C | -5°C |
April | 10°C | 0°C |
May | 16°C | 5°C |
June | 22°C | 12°C |
July | 24°C | 15°C |
August | 20°C | 11°C |
September | 18°C | 9°C |
October | 11°C | 4°C |
November | 7°C | 2°C |
December | 0°C | -5°C |
Source: Accuweather, Wunderground, BBC Weather
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