Riga weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Riga, Latvia. Like most weather services, we show Riga at one spot: Riga, its largest city. At 12:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 8°C (47°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: May–Sep.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 50%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Oct–Mar
About Riga weather
Is it raining in Riga right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 8° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Riga this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 7–11° and lows of 3–8°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Riga lately?
In the past 7 days, Riga had 2 rainy days and 5.4 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Riga?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm layer for the evenings.
Riga weather by month
When is the best time to visit Riga?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Riga is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Oct–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from -3°C (27°F) in January to 22°C (72°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Riga?
July is the wettest month, with about 82 mm (3.2 in) of rain on average. March is the driest, with about 46 mm (1.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Riga?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 22°C (72°F) and lows of 14°C (58°F). January is the coolest, with highs of -3°C (27°F) and lows of -7°C (19°F).
Does Riga have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is July at about 82 mm (3.2 in).
How warm is the sea in Riga?
The sea is warmest in July at about 20°C (69°F) and coolest in February at about 0°C (33°F). It stays cool all year.
Riga weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Riga), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Riga
Weather can differ a lot within Riga: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.