Climate of Riga, Riga, Latvia
Point-value climate at Riga (Riga, Latvia). Population approximately 742,572.
Located in Riga, Latvia, Riga has a seasonal climate. Population approximately 742,572. Monthly average temperatures range from -3.5°C / 25.7°F in January to 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July, with rainfall varying from 29 mm / 1.1 in (February) to 80 mm / 3.1 in (July) — about 659 mm / 25.9 in across the year. As the national capital of Latvia, it's often the primary gateway for travellers. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Riga's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | -3.5°C25.7°F | 38 mm1.5″ | Snowy |
| February | -3.5°C25.7°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Snowy |
| March | 0.3°C32.5°F | 34 mm1.3″ | Snowy |
| April | 5.8°C42.4°F | 42 mm1.7″ | — |
| May | 11.7°C53.1°F | 47 mm1.9″ | — |
| June | 15.8°C60.4°F | 61 mm2.4″ | — |
| July | 17.6°C63.7°F | 80 mm3.1″ | — |
| August | 17°C62.6°F | 77 mm3″ | — |
| September | 12.1°C53.8°F | 76 mm3″ | — |
| October | 7.2°C45°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| November | 1.9°C35.4°F | 59 mm2.3″ | Snowy |
| December | -1.8°C28.8°F | 49 mm1.9″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Riga?
Riga does not have a clearly "sunny" season by our profile cutoffs — see the "warmest and driest months" fallback for the closest picks. Riga's warmest month is July at an average of 17.6°C / 63.7°F, and its driest month is February with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of rain.
What is the climate of Riga?
Riga, in Riga, Latvia, has monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.5°C / 25.7°F in January to 17.6°C / 63.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is approximately 659 mm / 25.9 in, with the wettest month being July (80 mm / 3.1 in) and the driest February (29 mm / 1.1 in).
What is the average temperature in Riga in July?
The average temperature in Riga in July is 17.6°C / 63.7°F, with rainfall of about 80 mm / 3.1 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Riga?
The driest month in Riga is February, with about 29 mm / 1.1 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is -3.5°C / 25.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Riga?
The wettest month in Riga is July, with approximately 80 mm / 3.1 in of average monthly rainfall.