Latvia
Best time to visit Riga
Based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026). Sunshine hours, rainfall, and temperature — week by week.
Planning a trip, an event, or a party in Riga? Here's what to expect. Summers here run warm, and winters are cooler. For the best odds of good weather, aim for June, July and August. Days run warm, with up to 13.6h of sunshine and some rain. If you can be flexible, steer clear of February and November — that's when conditions are least reliable.
Month-by-month weather
Riga in January runs freezing, averaging -0.4°C.
Riga in February runs very cold, averaging 1.2°C.
Riga in March runs cold, averaging 6.6°C.
Riga in April runs cool, averaging 10.9°C.
Riga in May runs mild, averaging 17°C.
Riga in June runs warm, averaging 21.9°C.
Riga in July runs warm, averaging 22.5°C.
Riga in August runs warm, averaging 21.9°C.
Riga in September runs mild, averaging 18°C.
Riga in October runs cool, averaging 10.7°C.
Riga in November runs very cold, averaging 4.6°C.
Riga in December runs very cold, averaging 2.5°C.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Riga?
If you're planning a trip, wedding, or outdoor event in Riga, aim for June, July and August — Days run warm, with up to 13.6h of sunshine and some rain. This is based on 12 years of real historical weather data (2015–2026), not a single forecast.
What is the weather like in Riga in June?
If you visit Riga in June, expect warm days around 21.9°C You'll get around 13.6h of sunshine per day and 2.4mm of rain — some rain.
What is the hottest month in Riga?
July is typically the hottest month, running warm — good to know if you're planning something outdoors and want to avoid the peak heat.
What is the driest month in Riga?
March is your safest bet if you want to avoid rain, averaging only 1.3mm per day. August is the wettest, at 3.2mm per day — worth planning around if you're hosting anything outdoors.
When should I avoid visiting Riga?
If you have flexibility on dates, February and November are worth avoiding — colder temperatures and more rainfall make them the least reliable months for a trip or event.
All weeks ranked by weather score
| Week | Dates | Midday temp | Range | Sun / day | Rain / day | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| W29 | Jul 15–21 | 22.6°C | 11.9° → 26° | 14.2h | 1.5mm | 92 |
| W26 | Jun 24–30 | 22.9°C | 12° → 26° | 13.7h | 2.3mm | 87 |
| W36 | Sep 2–8 | 20.4°C | 9.4° → 23.1° | 9.8h | 1.4mm | 87 |
| W24 | Jun 10–16 | 21.6°C | 9.4° → 25.5° | 12.8h | 2.3mm | 86 |
| W33 | Aug 12–18 | 23.1°C | 11.5° → 27.3° | 12.4h | 2.6mm | 86 |
| W23 | Jun 3–9 | 20.4°C | 8.3° → 23.8° | 14.1h | 2.0mm | 85 |
| W32 | Aug 5–11 | 22.7°C | 11.2° → 27° | 12.4h | 2.8mm | 85 |
| W22 | May 27–Jun 2 | 19.7°C | 7.3° → 22.7° | 13.8h | 1.8mm | 84 |
| W21 | May 20–26 | 18.9°C | 6° → 23.1° | 13.3h | 1.6mm | 83 |
| W25 | Jun 17–23 | 22.8°C | 10.8° → 27.6° | 13.7h | 3.1mm | 83 |
| W28 | Jul 8–14 | 22.2°C | 11.8° → 25.4° | 12.9h | 3.3mm | 83 |
| W27 | Jul 1–7 | 21.5°C | 12° → 25.3° | 13.6h | 3.2mm | 82 |
| W30 | Jul 22–28 | 23.5°C | 13.5° → 26.8° | 12.7h | 3.0mm | 82 |
| W34 | Aug 19–25 | 21.4°C | 11.4° → 24.9° | 10.3h | 3.1mm | 82 |
| W35 | Aug 26–Sep 1 | 20.1°C | 10° → 24.8° | 10.0h | 2.9mm | 80 |
| W19 | May 6–12 | 15.8°C | 2.3° → 20° | 12.0h | 1.5mm | 76 |
| W31 | Jul 29–Aug 4 | 22.4°C | 12.4° → 25.7° | 11.2h | 4.8mm | 76 |
| W37 | Sep 9–15 | 18.3°C | 8.7° → 21° | 9.0h | 2.6mm | 74 |
| W18 | Apr 29–May 5 | 14.0°C | 1.3° → 18.8° | 12.2h | 1.5mm | 73 |
| W38 | Sep 16–22 | 17.4°C | 8° → 21.1° | 8.9h | 2.5mm | 73 |
| W39 | Sep 23–29 | 16.0°C | 6.8° → 19.2° | 8.4h | 1.7mm | 72 |
| W20 | May 13–19 | 16.4°C | 4.4° → 21.1° | 11.5h | 2.9mm | 71 |
| W15 | Apr 8–14 | 11.0°C | −0.5° → +16° | 9.8h | 1.0mm | 68 |
| W16 | Apr 15–21 | 11.5°C | 0.3° → 15.8° | 11.1h | 1.8mm | 67 |
| W17 | Apr 22–28 | 11.8°C | 0.7° → 16.1° | 10.8h | 1.7mm | 67 |
| W14 | Apr 1–7 | 9.4°C | −2.1° → +13.9° | 8.6h | 1.6mm | 60 |
| W13 | Mar 25–31 | 8.3°C | −2.8° → +12.9° | 8.1h | 1.3mm | 58 |
| W12 | Mar 18–24 | 7.3°C | −3.6° → +10.6° | 7.6h | 0.9mm | 57 |
| W40 | Sep 30–Oct 6 | 13.1°C | 3.8° → 15.7° | 6.6h | 2.5mm | 57 |
| W41 | Oct 7–13 | 12.2°C | 2.6° → 15.1° | 6.5h | 2.4mm | 56 |
| W11 | Mar 11–17 | 6.5°C | −4.8° → +10° | 7.3h | 1.4mm | 53 |
| W42 | Oct 14–20 | 10.3°C | 0.7° → 13.4° | 6.0h | 2.2mm | 53 |
| W9 | Feb 26–Mar 3 | 3.1°C | −6.6° → +6.2° | 5.9h | 0.9mm | 48 |
| W10 | Mar 4–10 | 4.4°C | −6.2° → +7.6° | 5.9h | 1.6mm | 45 |
| W45 | Nov 4–10 | 8.0°C | 1.4° → 10.2° | 2.6h | 1.4mm | 43 |
| W8 | Feb 19–25 | 1.9°C | −7.6° → +5.4° | 4.8h | 1.6mm | 42 |
| W43 | Oct 21–27 | 9.6°C | 2.1° → 12.4° | 3.9h | 2.9mm | 42 |
| W44 | Oct 28–Nov 3 | 8.5°C | 0.7° → 11.3° | 3.7h | 2.5mm | 42 |
| W6 | Feb 5–11 | -0.6°C | −8.8° → +2.1° | 3.7h | 1.3mm | 40 |
| W3 | Jan 15–21 | -0.1°C | −8.8° → +2.6° | 2.9h | 1.3mm | 38 |
| W7 | Feb 12–18 | 1.0°C | −7.8° → +4.2° | 3.9h | 1.9mm | 38 |
| W46 | Nov 11–17 | 5.9°C | −0.6° → +9.2° | 2.5h | 1.6mm | 38 |
| W5 | Jan 29–Feb 4 | 0.5°C | −7° → +3.2° | 2.8h | 1.9mm | 35 |
| W47 | Nov 18–24 | 3.4°C | −3.5° → +6.2° | 2.7h | 2.1mm | 34 |
| W50 | Dec 9–15 | 1.9°C | −4.8° → +5.2° | 1.7h | 1.4mm | 34 |
| W48 | Nov 25–Dec 1 | 1.1°C | −5.2° → +3.4° | 2.4h | 2.0mm | 33 |
| W52 | Dec 23–29 | 3.4°C | −3.9° → +6.2° | 1.5h | 1.5mm | 33 |
| W1 | Jan 1–7 | -1.2°C | −10.2° → +3.1° | 2.2h | 2.1mm | 32 |
| W2 | Jan 8–14 | -0.9°C | −11.3° → +2.1° | 1.9h | 2.0mm | 32 |
| W4 | Jan 22–28 | 0.8°C | −6.7° → +3.1° | 1.7h | 1.7mm | 32 |
| W49 | Dec 2–8 | 1.7°C | −5.4° → +4.7° | 1.5h | 1.6mm | 32 |
| W51 | Dec 16–22 | 2.9°C | −3.4° → +5.7° | 1.3h | 1.8mm | 31 |
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