Rīga weather in April (Vidzeme, Latvia)

What can you expect from the weather in Rīga during April? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In April, Rīga generally has low temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 3°C.

Rīga in April usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 48 mm for the month. Typically around 12 days of rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 182 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Rīga climate page with graphs.

 

Rīga, monthly averages in April

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 41%  

Precipitation 48 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 182 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in April

Find out more about the weather in Latvia in April and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Rīga in April?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. With a water temperature of around 11°C there is no need to bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in April.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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