Best time to visit Riga
The best months to visit Riga are July, August and June, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
July, August and June score best for Riga weather:
- June21° / 10°CJune brings long evenings and Jani midsummer travel, so reserve intercity buses and expect some holiday closures.
- July24° / 13°CJuly is warmest, with Jurmala beaches and Rīga festival nights busy between summer showers.
- August23° / 12°CAugust stays warm and showery, good for Mezaparks, canal boats, and Central Market breaks during rain.
By TripSapien · Updated August 24, 2026
Riga weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0° | -5° | 46 | 11 | 7h | 3° |
| February | 1° | -5° | 40 | 9 | 9h | 0° |
| March | 5° | -3° | 34 | 8 | 11h | 2° |
| April | 12° | 1° | 35 | 7 | 14h | 8° |
| May | 17° | 6° | 48 | 8 | 16h | 10° |
| JuneBest weather | 21° | 10° | 65 | 10 | 18h | 17° |
| JulyBest weather | 24° | 13° | 80 | 9 | 17h | 20° |
| AugustBest weather | 23° | 12° | 78 | 10 | 15h | 20° |
| September | 18° | 8° | 67 | 9 | 13h | 18° |
| October | 11° | 4° | 76 | 12 | 10h | 12° |
| November | 5° | 0° | 56 | 11 | 8h | 8° |
| December | 1° | -3° | 50 | 11 | 7h | 5° |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Riga month by month
January
Riga in January: -0.4°C high, -5.5°C low, 46mm rain over 11 days, 7.1h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
February
Riga in February: 0.5°C high, -5.4°C low, 40mm rain over 9 days, 9.2h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
March
Riga in March: 4.7°C high, -3.4°C low, 34mm rain over 8 days, 11.4h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
Easter
April
Riga in April: 11.8°C high, 1.3°C low, 35mm rain over 7 days, 14h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Easter · International Baltic Ballet Festival (April)
May
Riga in May: 17.3°C high, 5.9°C low, 48mm rain over 8 days, 16.2h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
JuneBest weather
Riga in June: 21°C high, 10.3°C low, 65mm rain over 10 days, 17.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Jāņi · Riga Rhythms Festival (Takes place annually, at the end of June/start of July; 18:00–00:00)
JulyBest weather
Riga in July: 23.6°C high, 13.2°C low, 80mm rain over 9 days, 17h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Latvian Song and Dance Festival (Takes place once every 5 years, at the beginning of July) · Riga Rhythms Festival (Takes place annually, at the end of June/start of July; 18:00–00:00)
AugustBest weather
Riga in August: 22.8°C high, 12.1°C low, 78mm rain over 10 days, 15h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
Rīga City Day (Takes place the whole of August)
September
Riga in September: 17.7°C high, 8.1°C low, 67mm rain over 9 days, 12.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
White Night (Annually, in the beginning of September)
October
Riga in October: 10.8°C high, 3.7°C low, 76mm rain over 12 days, 10h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
November
Riga in November: 5°C high, 0.4°C low, 56mm rain over 11 days, 7.7h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
December
Riga in December: 1.2°C high, -3.1°C low, 50mm rain over 11 days, 6.5h daylight. Cold and clearer — short daylight but skies open.
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