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Furthermore, we analyzed all climate data and provide a recommendation about which months are best to visit Riga for your holiday.
Climate Overview
-9 °C to 22 °C
0 °C to 20 °C
0.94 – 3.07 in (8 – 13 Days of Rain)Show temperatures in degree
Best Time to Visit Riga: Overview
JanuaryJan MaximumMax. –3 °C Water max. 0 °C | FebruaryFeb MaximumMax. –2 °C Water max. 0 °C | MarchMar MaximumMax. 2 °C Water max. 0 °C | AprilApr MaximumMax. 10 °C Water max. 3 °C | MayMay Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Riga | JuneJun Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Riga |
JulyJul Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Riga | AugustAug Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Riga | SeptemberSep Best time to traveltime PerfectPerf. climate in Riga | OctoberOct MaximumMax. 10 °C Water max. 11 °C | NovemberNov MaximumMax. 4 °C Water max. 7 °C | DecemberDec MaximumMax. –1 °C Water max. 4 °C |
Climate Chart Riga
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Source of Data: German Weather Service (Offenbach) and Wikipedia
Climate Table Riga
In the following, you will find the climate table for Riga, containing information about Temperatures, Precipitation, Water Temperatures, and Hours of Sunshine.Temperatures, Precipitation, Sunshine
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day Temperature | -3° | -2° | 2° | 10° | 16° | 20° | 22° | 21° | 17° | 10° | 4° | -1° |
| Night Temperature | -9° | -8° | -6° | 1° | 5° | 9° | 12° | 11° | 8° | 4° | -1° | -5° |
| Water Temperature | 0° | 0° | 0° | 3° | 9° | 16° | 20° | 19° | 16° | 11° | 7° | 4° |
| Precipitation (inch) | 2.48 | 1.3 | 0.94 | 1.18 | 1.54 | 1.69 | 2.32 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 2.95 | 2.32 | 2.36 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 13 |
| Hours of Sunshine | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
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Temperatures
The annual average temperature is 5.7 °C.For comparison: London 11 °C, NYC 12 °C, LA 17.9 °C
Warmest month: July (17 °C)
Coldest month: January (-6 °C)
The maximum water temperature is 20 °C. Comfortable bathing is possible at water temperatures of about 21 °C.
Months with water temperature of at least 17 °C (Limited bathing is possible):
July, and August
Precipitation
Overall annual precipitation: 25.24 inch on 127 rainy daysFor comparison: London 24.06 in, NYC 41.57 in, LA 12.01 in
There is no rainy season (months with more than 6.9 in of precipitation).
Months that have possible snowfall: all except June, July, August, and September
Sunshine
As our climate table shows, June is the sunniest month with an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day. Over the year, there are 4.8 hours of sunshine per day on average. For comparison: London has 4.1, NYC has 7 and LA has 8.9 hours of sunshine per day on average.Popular Activities
Riga: Private Tour with a Local Guide
Tours
from 36 $ »
Explore Riga with a knowledgeable local guide. Learn the ins and outs of getting around, where to shop and eat and more on a customized tour.
Riga: Culture and Food Tasting Tour
Tours
from 19 $ »
Discover the best of Riga’s food and culture on a 4-hour walking tour of three of its “must see” districts. Enter the heart of medieval Riga in the Old Town. Explore the world’s largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture, and go to Central Market.
Riga Sightseeing Tour by Canal Boat
Tours
from 19 $ »
Take a 1-hour cruise along the Daugava River and Riga City Canal on board an eco-friendly boat and see the most popular sights of the historic city center, including the Freedom Monument and Latvian National Theatre.
More attractions
Riga: 2-Hour Walking Tour in the Old Town | Riga: Food Tasting Tour of Central Market | Riga: 3-Hour Soviet Walking Tour | Riga Classical Old Town 2-Hour Walking Tour | From Riga: C?sis, Sigulda & Turaida Castle Tour | Walking Tour of Riga’s Beautiful Art Nouveau Architecture | From Riga: Rundale Palace & Bauska Castle Tour to Vilnius |Current Weather and Forecast
Current Weather in Riga
overcast clouds, -7 °CClouds: 90 % Wind: 9 mph SSO
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 86 %
Air Pressure: 1015 hPa Humidity: 86 %
Last updated: 19th Jan 2021, 01:20 pm
The next days …
| 20th Jan 2021 | 21st Jan 2021 | 22nd Jan 2021 | 23rd Jan 2021 | 24th Jan 2021 | 25th Jan 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 -12 °C to -2 °C |  -1 °C to 2 °C | -1 °C to 1 °C | 0 °C to 2 °C | 1 °C to 2 °C | 0 °C to 2 °C |
| -12 °C to -2 °C | -1 °C to 2 °C | -1 °C to 1 °C | 0 °C to 2 °C | 1 °C to 2 °C | 0 °C to 2 °C |
| Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 88 % | Clouds: 100 % | Clouds: 95 % |
| 0.16 in of snow | 0.04 in of rain | 0.02 in of rain | 0.02 in of snow | 0.26 in of rain | 0.01 in of rain |
Weather information provided by OpenWeatherMap. (CC BY-SA)
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Latvia: Regions
Riga is part of the holiday destination Latvia. We analyzed the climate for additional regions, in order to provide you with information about the best time to visit and the expected holiday weather:Latvia |
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Hottest Month
July: 22 °C
Day Temperature
July: 22 °CDay Temperature
Coldest Month
January: -9 °C
Night Temperature
January: -9 °CNight Temperature
Rainiest Month
August: 3.07 in
Rain
August: 3.07 inRain
Driest Month
March: 0.94 in
Rain
March: 0.94 inRain
Maximum Water Temperature
July: 20 °C
Water Temperature
July: 20 °CWater Temperature
Sunniest Month
June: 10 hours/day
Sunshine
June: 10 hours/daySunshine
Activities and Attractions
Sigulda Hiking Tour: A Day in the Switzerland of Latvia
Tours
from 66 $ »
Riga: Baltic Day Tour to Sigulda, Parnu, and Tallinn
Castle & Palace Tours
from 460 $ »
Riga’s Old Center and Art Nouveau Tour
Tours
from 14 $ »
Distances to Riga
| London | New York | Los Angeles | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riga | 1040 mi | 4200 mi | 5780 mi |
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