Riga · WinterMonth summary
Riga weather in December
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 2°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
0.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
1.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Riga in December?
❌ Poor
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: December is a difficult time for Riga. June (8.0/10) is much more favourable.
By trip type
Riga in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Riga is cool (2°C during the day). Days are short (0.2h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | -3°C | 1°C | 46% | 1.8 | 0.8h | 1.3/10 |
| 🌨️ February | -2°C | 2°C | 39% | 1.7 | 3.9h | 2.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | -1°C | 6°C | 35% | 1.3 | 8.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 2°C | 10°C | 37% | 1.5 | 12.1h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 7°C | 17°C | 31% | 1.8 | 14.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 22°C | 41% | 2.6 | 15.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 15°C | 22°C | 50% | 2.9 | 14.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 14°C | 22°C | 46% | 3.2 | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 11°C | 18°C | 39% | 2.0 | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 6°C | 11°C | 48% | 2.7 | 6.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 2°C | 6°C | 42% | 1.9 | 1.3h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌨️ December | -1°C | 2°C | 47% | 1.7 | 0.2h | 1.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Riga averages 2°C, 47% rainy days and 0.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 1.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +15.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Riga in December
Is December a good time to visit Riga?
December is not recommended for Riga (score 1.1/10). With 47% rainy days and 0.2h of sunshine, consider June (8.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Riga in December?
It's cool with 2°C daytime and -1°C at night. 0.2h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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