When to go to Riga?
Alberta iela is why architects come to Riga: whole façades crowded with masks, sphinxes and open-mouthed faces in carved stone. The old town keeps its guild halls and the stepped gables of the House of the Blackheads, while the central market fills former Zeppelin hangars with smoked fish, rye bread and barrels of pickles. The Baltic supplies the wind.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Riga, aim for April to September.
See also: Where to go in April? · Where to go in May? · Where to go in June? · Where to go in July?
Month-by-month weather in Riga
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.0 | 67 | -2 | 39 |
| February | 3.6 | 68 | 0 | 43 |
| March | 7.6 | 41 | 2 | 61 |
| April | 9.3 | 45 | 7 | 65 |
| May | 13.1 | 57 | 13 | 76 |
| June | 13.7 | 75 | 17 | 76 |
| July | 13.1 | 105 | 18 | 74 |
| August | 11.8 | 102 | 19 | 75 |
| September | 10.0 | 44 | 15 | 71 |
| October | 5.2 | 84 | 9 | 48 |
| November | 2.3 | 54 | 3 | 40 |
| December | 1.3 | 59 | -1 | 36 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Riga, the sunniest month is June, and the driest is March (about 41 mm). Temperatures peak in August (about 19°C). Over the year, an average of 803 mm of rain falls, and 6 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Riga?
- Old town (UNESCO)
- Art Nouveau district (Alberta iela)
- Central market (former Zeppelin hangars)
- House of the Blackheads
Practical info
- Country: Latvia
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