Rīga weather in October (Vidzeme, Latvia)

What can you expect from the weather in Rīga during October? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In October, 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 5°C.

Rīga in October usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 16 days.

The city usually sees around 93 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Rīga, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Water Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Humidity 85%  

Windspeed 14 km/h  

Sunshine 93 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Latvia in October

Find out more about the weather in Latvia in October and which places have the best weather 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 Rīga in October?

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 4°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 October.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

6/10

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