Riga weather
Ten-year climate averages, month by month
Riga in september
Current month averages, based on ten years of records. Read the full guide →
Riga is the capital of Latvia and the largest city in the Baltic states. Its Art Nouveau architecture and old-town Christmas market make it a rising winter city-break destination.
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Riga weather — FAQ
Q01What is the ideal season to travel to Riga?
What is the ideal season to travel to Riga?
The best months to visit Riga are May, June, July, August. Late May to early June brings peak Vecrīga cobblestone weather before the Baltic Song and Dance Festival draws crowds and Līgo bonfires light the Daugava.
Q02When does Riga reach its peak summer heat?
When does Riga reach its peak summer heat?
July runs the highest averages in Riga, with typical daytime highs of 22°C (72°F). Locals flee to Jūrmala beach 30 min by train — the Rīgas Centrāltirgus stalls stay open past midnight during heat waves.
Q03When is winter at its deepest in Riga?
When is winter at its deepest in Riga?
January brings the lowest averages, with daytime highs near -0°C (32°F). January darkness stretches to 6pm; the Ziemassvētku tirdziņš Christmas market at Doma laukums runs late November through early January with black balsam gløgg.
Q04What is the wettest time of year in Riga?
What is the wettest time of year in Riga?
July typically records the highest monthly rainfall — around 89mm on average. August afternoon thunderstorms sweep in fast from the Gulf — Old Town cobblestones turn treacherous, but they clear within 2 hours.
Q05What kind of climate does Riga have?
What kind of climate does Riga have?
Riga, Latvia has mild summers, freezing winters. Skip Old Town restaurants after 7pm and head to Miera iela in the Central District for craft beer at Alkohol Bar and Georgian food at Rukola. Latvians expect strangers to nod hello in bakeries but never small-talk on trams. The 24-bus night route to Mežaparks reveals Soviet-era wooden districts most tourists never see. You can read the detailed month-by-month breakdown on this page.
