Average Monthly Sunshine in RÄ«ga

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that RÄ«ga receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate RÄ«ga. Expect long, bright days with 287 hours in June and darker periods with just 24 hours in December. The total annual amount of sun is 1754 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In RÄ«ga, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 9.6 hours in June. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. December sees a soft sun for only 0.8 hours per day.

Rīga’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Rīga enjoys an average of 1754 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Lisbon, Portugal, there are approximately 2801 hours of sunshine annually, highlighting its warm and sunny Mediterranean climate.

In contrast, Reykjavík, Iceland, receives only about 1330 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

The climate in San Francisco, USA, includes 3072 hours of sunshine annually, thanks to its mild coastal weather.

Perth, Australia, enjoys 3180 hours of sunshine annually, the highest among major Australian cities.

Other climate information

August, Rīga’s wettest month, receives 79 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 23°C. During the driest month March you can expect a temperature of 5°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Rīga Precipitation page.