Rīga weather in January (Vidzeme, Latvia)

What's the typical weather in Rīga for January? Wondering about the weather this month? Our guide has all the details you need.

Temperatures

Typically, January in Rīga includes very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January marks the winter season. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 1°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -4°C. It's generally the coldest month of the year, making it essential to pack warm layers and winter accessories.

Precipitation

Rīga in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 18 days this month are expected to have snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With limited sunshine this month, there are about 32 hours of sun. It's ideal for those who prefer a cooler, cloudier climate.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Rīga. June, July and August generally stand out with 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 January

Min Temperature -4°C  

Max Temperature 1°C  

Water Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 59%  

Precipitation 55 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 88%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 32 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in January

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

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. With a water temperature of around 3°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.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

2/10

Walking

2/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

2/10

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