Riga: Weather Guide & Climate
Complete month-by-month weather guide: Riga. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.
Climate Overview
Riga has a cool climate with average yearly highs of 12°C, lows of 6°C, and approximately 12 rainy days per month.
The best time to visit Riga is during May, June, July, August, September, when weather is pleasant and ideal for outdoor activities
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Forecast for your trip dates
Up to 16 days ahead| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5°C | 1°C | 11 | Good |
| February | 5°C | 0°C | 12 | Good |
| March | 7°C | -1°C | 12 | Good |
| April | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | Good |
| May | 14°C | 5°C | 9 | Excellent (best) |
| June | 23°C | 14°C | 10 | Excellent (best) |
| July | 21°C | 12°C | 18 | Excellent (best) |
| August | 22°C | 13°C | 8 | Excellent (best) |
| September | 19°C | 12°C | 11 | Excellent (best) |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 18 | Wet |
| November | 8°C | 4°C | 13 | Wet |
| December | 2°C | -1°C | 10 | Good |
Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025
Weather by Season
Winter
Dec–Feb
High: 4°C
Low: 0°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Spring
Mar–May
High: 10°C
Low: 2°C
Rainy days: 11 days/month
Summer
Jun–Aug
High: 22°C
Low: 13°C
Rainy days: 12 days/month
Autumn
Sep–Nov
High: 13°C
Low: 8°C
Rainy days: 14 days/month
Month-by-Month Weather Table
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| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Condition | View Details |
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| January | 5°C | 1°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| February | 5°C | 0°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| March | 7°C | -1°C | 12 | Good | View Details → |
| April | 10°C | 2°C | 11 | Good | View Details → |
| May (best) | 14°C | 5°C | 9 | Excellent | View Details → |
| June (best) | 23°C | 14°C | 10 | Excellent | View Details → |
| July (best) | 21°C | 12°C | 18 | Excellent | View Details → |
| August (best) | 22°C | 13°C | 8 | Excellent | View Details → |
| September (best) | 19°C | 12°C | 11 | Excellent | View Details → |
| October | 13°C | 8°C | 18 | Wet | View Details → |
| November | 8°C | 4°C | 13 | Wet | View Details → |
| December | 2°C | -1°C | 10 | Good | View Details → |
Riga
Art Nouveau architecture with Art Nouveau district and Old Town & House of Blackheads, medieval old town, vibrant markets, and Baltic Sea charm.
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Common Questions
What type of climate does Riga have?
Riga has a Cool climate with average yearly temperatures of 12°C (highs) and 6°C (lows).
When is the best time to visit Riga?
The best time to visit Riga is during May, June, July, August, September, when temperatures average around 14°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in Riga?
The hottest month in Riga is June with average highs of 23°C, while the coldest is March with average lows of -1°C.
When is the rainy season in Riga?
Riga sees the most rain in July (18 rainy days), while August is the driest month (8 rainy days).
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