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Riga, Latvia · Temperate oceanic

Riga in June: go or not?

Good time. Riga in June gets 7.9/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 56.95°N · 24.11°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Go for it
Riga · June
7.9
12–22°
Temperature
41%
Rain
9h
Sun
🌊 Seaside☀️ Bright🍴 Gastronomy
Photo : Martti Salmi via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in June

Summer in Riga brings pleasant temperatures (22.0°C) and long sunny days (9.4h of sunshine). Expect rain on 41.0% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (7.9/10) remains theoretically better.

June is the best month of the year in Riga. Compared to May: +5°C daytime, 10 pts more rainy days.

This month's conditions

What it's like in June

UV index
6 · moderate
protect during midday hours
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Sea
18°C
cold, for the brave
Daylight
17.5h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 27
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Is June the right month?

June is actually the best month of the year in Riga. Good timing.

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Context

Our verdict

Riga, Latvian capital: 615,000 inhabitants on the Baltic, the largest Baltic-state city. UNESCO medieval old town + 800 Art Nouveau buildings (jugendstil, the world's largest concentration, notably along Alberta Street).

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Plan your trip

Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a beach holiday.

Country · Latvia

🗣️LanguageLetton
💶CurrencyEuro (€)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety Very safe · 1/5
💰Cost of living Moderate · 3/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTemperate oceanic
📈Climate trend Stable
🔥Hottest monthJune · 22°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 1°C
🌧️Rainiest month July · 50%

🏖️ Beach holiday

📅Peak seasonJuin → Sept
🏖️Swell (Sept–Mar) Modérée
🛂VisaSchengen · 90 days
Location

Where is Riga ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Latvia
Temperate oceanic climate with a 7.9 → 0.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
56.95°N · 24.11°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Riga?
June is the best month with 22.0°C highs, 12.0°C lows, 9.4h of sunshine and 41.0% rainy days. The months of June & July offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Riga get in June?
Riga averages 9.4 sunshine hours per day in June. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 7.3/10.
What is the rainiest month in Riga?
January is the most unfavourable month with January has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Riga in June?
In June, overnight lows reach 12.0°C, while afternoon highs average 22.0°C.
Is Riga good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Riga scores 0.6/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains June with a score of 7.3/10.
When should you avoid Riga?
January is the most difficult month to visit Riga, with January has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Riga in June?
In June, the sea averages 18°C in Riga: cold, for the brave. Best left to hardened swimmers or those with a wetsuit.
Do you need sun protection in Riga in June?
The average UV index reaches 6 in June in Riga (moderate), with about 17.5h of daylight. Protect during midday hours.