Riga · WinterMonth summary
Riga weather in February
❌ Poor
🌡️ Temperature min / max
28°F – 36°F
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
3.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
2.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
June (8.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Riga in February?
❌ 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: February brings a challenging climate (2.7/10). June offers milder conditions if your dates are flexible.
By trip type
Riga in February by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in February
Winter in Riga is cool (2°F during the day). Days are short (3.9h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
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| 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 February, Riga averages 36°F, 39% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 2.7/10.
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Comparison
February vs June (best month)
The best month is June (score 8.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +2%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +11.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Riga in February
Is February a good time to visit Riga?
February is not recommended for Riga (score 2.7/10). With 39% rainy days and 3.9h of sunshine, consider June (8.0/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Riga in February?
It's cool with 36°F daytime and 28°F at night. 3.9h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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