Rīga Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from comfortable to very cold in Rīga. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a comfortable 23°C (73°F) in July to a very cold 1°C (34°F) in the coolest month, January.

Nights vary from 15°C (59°F) in July to around -5°C (23°F) during the colder months.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Rīga has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 779 mm (31 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Rīga offers a pleasant mix of wetter and slightly drier months. The difference in precipitation between the wettest month August (84 mm (3.3 in)) and the driest month March (45 mm (1.8 in)) is not too significant. For more details, please visit our Rīga Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

For those who appreciate different seasons, Rīga serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in June with an average of 9.6 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in December, offering only 0.8 hours of daily sunlight.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 3°C (37°F) in January to 16°C (61°F) in May.

Water temperature over the year

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Rīga.

The city experiences its highest humidity in November, reaching 90%. In May, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year

The average wind speed over the year ranges from 3 m/s (6 knots) to 5 m/s (10 knots). It is lower in May, June, July and August and higher in November and December. What does this mean?

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)