Riga, LatviaQuick decision
When to visit Riga?
🌞 Best time overall
June
🌡️ Optimal temperature
54°F–72°F in June
🌧 Least rain
41% rainy days in June
🌧 Wettest month
December (47%)
📅 Best score
8.0/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Art NouveauYear-round — Alberta Street, over 800 Art Nouveau buildings.
Old TownMay–September — cathedral, House of the Blackheads and Central Market.
ChristmasDecember — Europe's first Christmas tree (1510), traditional markets.
GastronomyYear-round — Riga Black Balsam, Baltic cuisine and Centraltirgus market.
Monthly climate data
Riga weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌨️ January | 27°F | 34°F | 46% | 0.1in | 0.8h | 1.3/10 |
| 🌨️ February | 28°F | 36°F | 39% | 0.1in | 3.9h | 2.7/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 30°F | 43°F | 35% | 0.1in | 8.0h | 4.2/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 36°F | 50°F | 37% | 0.1in | 12.1h | 6.0/10 |
| ⛅ May | 45°F | 63°F | 31% | 0.1in | 14.7h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 54°F | 72°F | 41% | 0.1in | 15.4h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 59°F | 72°F | 50% | 0.1in | 14.4h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 57°F | 72°F | 46% | 0.1in | 12.6h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 52°F | 64°F | 39% | 0.1in | 10.5h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 43°F | 52°F | 48% | 0.1in | 6.0h | 4.1/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 36°F | 43°F | 42% | 0.1in | 1.3h | 1.8/10 |
| 🌨️ December | 30°F | 36°F | 47% | 0.1in | 0.2h | 1.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 11°F, 34% rainy days, 11.6h sunshine/day. Score: 5.9/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 22°F, 46% rainy days, 14.1h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Challenging climate
Average 12°F, 43% rainy days, 5.9h sunshine/day. Score: 4.3/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Challenging climate
Average 2°F, 44% rainy days, 1.6h sunshine/day. Score: 1.7/10.
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FAQ
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June is ideal with 41% rainy days and 22°F.
December is the wettest month with 47% rainy days.
Yes, June is the best month with an average of 22°F.
In winter, the average score is 1.7/10. Difficult period — prefer the peak season.
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