Rīga weather in August (Vidzeme, Latvia)

How is August weather typically in Rīga? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

During August, Rīga experiences perfect weather, with high temperatures and moderate rainfall. During August, the summer season is in full swing. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 23°C, while night temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Precipitation

Rīga in August usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 84 mm for the month. As the month with the most rain, you'll want to have an umbrella with you to manage the frequent showers. Historically, the month has about 15 days of rain.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 230 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, August is a prime time to visit Rīga. 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 August

Min Temperature 14°C  

Max Temperature 23°C  

Water Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 84 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 76%  

Windspeed 11 km/h  

Sunshine 230 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in August

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

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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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Rīga, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes. With a water temperature of around 10°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.

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Barbeque

8/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

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