Riga · SummerMonth summary
Riga weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
57°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
46% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Riga in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in August (7.6/10). June scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Riga in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in August
Summer in Riga brings pleasant temperatures (22°F) and long sunny days (12.6h of sunshine). With 46% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if June (8.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 August, Riga averages 72°F, 46% rainy days and 12.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10.
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Comparison
August vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -5%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.8h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Riga in August
Is August a good time to visit Riga?
August is an excellent time to visit Riga (score 7.6/10). With 72°F, 12.6h of sunshine and 46% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Riga in August?
With 72°F max and 12.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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