Weather in Riga

Like the rest of Latvia, Riga has a temperate climate. Even though the Baltic Sea is just over 12km (7 miles) away, Riga's weather is not as harsh as some might imagine.

Spring (March to May) sees temperatures gradually increase from 3ºC (37ºF) in March to 16ºC (61ºF) in May. As the season progresses, days are often blessed with balmy daytime temperatures and long hours of daylight. This is the best time to visit Riga.

Summer (June to August) is rainy as the city receives 80mm (3.1 inches) to 90mm inches (3.5 inches) of rain each month on the average, although when the sun shines, the city's numerous parks fill up, tables spill out of cafes and revellers laze by the city canal, in a scene that is more Mediterranean than Eastern European. In August, the average high is 20°C (68°F) while the average low is 13°C (55°F).

Autumn (September to November) starts off rainy but getting dryer by October. In November, the average high is 4°C (39°F) while the average low is 1°C (34°F). Pack warm clothes is the best choice.

Winter (December to February) can be long, dark and bitter, with temperatures often hover around 0°C (32°F). Don’t let that discourage you from visiting, the Christmas markets in Riga is amazing and the WinterFest is another worthy diversion.

	Weather (day)		Temp (max day)	Wind (mph)	Humidity Pressure Visibility
Sunday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	5 nnw	40-60% 998 mb poor
Monday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	15 nw	40-60% 998 mb poor
Tuesday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	9 nnw	40-60% 998 mb poor
Wednesday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	10 n	40-60% 998 mb poor
Thursday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	6 nnw	40-60% 998 mb poor
Friday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	2 sse	40-60% 998 mb poor
Saturday	Mist	Mist	9 °C	13 s	40-60% 998 mb poor

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Last updated: 2024-12-03 16:15:19
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Symbols indicate the predominant weather for the day in question, calculated based on a weighting of different types of weather. So if a day is forecast to be sunny with the possibility of a brief shower, then we will see a sunny or partly cloudy symbol rather than a rain cloud.

The maximum temperature is the highest temperature forecast between dawn and dusk, and the minimum temperature is the lowest temperature expected from dusk on the day in question to dawn the next day. The temperature is in °C, or Celsius.

Wind speed and direction are the conditions expected at midday. Wind direction is based on a 16 point compass. W, SW, SSW, etc. The wind direction states where the wind originates. Wind speed is listed in MPH or miles per hour.

Humidity levels indicates how much water vapour the air contains compared to the maximum it could contain at that temperature. As a general guide:

0 to 30 is very low
31 to 50 is low
51 to 70 is moderate to low
71 to 80 is moderate
81 to 90 is moderate to high
91 to 100 is high

Pressure is measured in millibars (mb)

Visibility based on whether the human eye can see the following distances:

Very poor - less than 1km
Poor - between 1km and 4km
Moderate - between 4km and 10km
Good - between 10km and 20km
Very good - between 20km and 40km
Excellent - more than 40km

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KB Hotel

Located in a beautiful art nouveau building, the KB is a no-frills hotel ideal for budget travellers. The décor is a bit tired, but the room rates are cheap. Regular trams to the city centre stop right outside the hotel, although the walk is no more than 15 minutes. Situated in the UNESCO-listed art nouveau district, there’s just one catch – the hotel is on the top floor and the lift doesn’t work.

Hestia Hotel Jugend

The latest offering from this rapidly growing hotel chain offers state-of-the-art rooms with high-speed internet access, albeit a lack of soul. The location is handy, just on the edge of Old Town and within walking distance of most of the main points of interest.

Grand Palace

Regarded by many as the finest hotel in Riga, the Grand Palace is a supremely enjoyable place to stay. It manages to conjure up an old world feeling of luxury and decadence while also staying ahead of the game with Wi-Fi now available in all guest rooms. Slick service, a sauna and gym help complete the impressive picture of perhaps the best hotel in the country. First class.

Hotel Bergs

When it first opened it was ranked by Condé Nast as one of the world's best boutique hotels. This slick operation in the new town is indeed impressive, both in terms of the designer décor and the seamlessly smooth service. It’s easy to see why this Riga hotel has won so many awards. Still one of the most fashionable places to stay in the Latvian capital, Hotel Bergs also has an excellent restaurant on site.

Radisson SAS Daugava

The free airport transfer helps make up for the location on the opposite bank of the River Daugava from almost everything you will want to see and do. The views of the Old Town are superb across the water. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for all guests.

Rixwell Centra

This boutique hotel in Riga is a stylish option handily located between Old Town and the bus and railway stations. The 26 minimalist rooms are elegantly decorated and all have satellite TV and internet connections. Some of the rooms on the upper levels boast great views of Old Town.

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