Rīga weather in January (Vidzeme, Latvia)

How is the weather in Rīga in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In January, Rīga generally has very low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 1°C, while night temperatures can drop to -4°C. Typically, it's the chilliest month of the year. Ensure you're prepared by packing appropriate winter gear.

Rīga in January usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 55 mm for the month. Typically around 18 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 32 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

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 TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 1°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 3°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 59%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 55 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 18 days  
HumidityHumidity 88%  
WindspeedWindspeed 14 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 32 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in January

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

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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 January?

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 in January.

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
2/10
Walking
2/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
2/10

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