January
Tough weather 0.7/100°C / -5°C · 14 rain days · 2.2 h sun · sea 1°C
In Riga, January brings highs around 0°C and lows near -5°C, with rain on about 14 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
When to go · Latvia
Best time to visit Latvia
Weather by month for Riga, the best months to go and how Latvia's regions differ, scored from 10 years of climate data.
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Best months
Jun
The highest month scores: comfortable temperatures, little rain and plenty of sun.
Highs 22°C · 11 rain days
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Shoulder season
May, Jul, Aug, Sep
Still good weather, just not quite the top months.
Highs 17°C to 22°C · 10–16 rain days
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Tough season
Jan, Feb, Mar, Oct, Nov, Dec
The weakest weather of the year: too hot, too cold or too wet.
Highs 0°C to 11°C · 11–15 rain days
Weather by month
Latvia weather by month
Average highs and lows, rain days, sunshine, sea temperature and our month score out of 10.
| Month | High / low | Rain days | Sunshine | Sea temp | Score |
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| January | 0°C / -5°C | 14 days (55 mm) | 2.2 h/day | 1°C | 0.7/10 |
| February | 2°C / -3°C | 11 days (47 mm) | 4.2 h/day | 0°C | 1.7/10 |
| March | 6°C / -2°C | 11 days (43 mm) | 7.0 h/day | 2°C | 2.5/10 |
| April | 11°C / 2°C | 11 days (45 mm) | 10.1 h/day | 6°C | 4.3/10 |
| May | 17°C / 7°C | 10 days (53 mm) | 12.8 h/day | 11°C | 7.4/10 |
| Best month: June | 22°C / 12°C | 11 days (69 mm) | 13.9 h/day | 17°C | 7.7/10 |
| July | 22°C / 14°C | 16 days (89 mm) | 13.2 h/day | 20°C | 6.9/10 |
| August | 22°C / 14°C | 13 days (89 mm) | 11.4 h/day | 20°C | 7.1/10 |
| September | 18°C / 11°C | 12 days (64 mm) | 9.1 h/day | 19°C | 7.4/10 |
| October | 11°C / 5°C | 15 days (74 mm) | 5.5 h/day | 12°C | 3.0/10 |
| November | 5°C / 2°C | 13 days (59 mm) | 2.6 h/day | 8°C | 0.9/10 |
| December | 2°C / -2°C | 14 days (50 mm) | 1.7 h/day | 4°C | 0.5/10 |
Figures for Riga; the country's best months are weighted across its cities. Best months are highlighted. How we score months
Month by month
Latvia in each month
February
Tough weather 1.7/102°C / -3°C · 11 rain days · 4.2 h sun · sea 0°C
In Riga, February brings highs around 2°C and lows near -3°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
March
Tough weather 2.5/106°C / -2°C · 11 rain days · 7.0 h sun · sea 2°C
In Riga, March brings highs around 6°C and lows near -2°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
April
OK 4.3/1011°C / 2°C · 11 rain days · 10.1 h sun · sea 6°C
In Riga, April brings highs around 11°C and lows near 2°C, with rain on about 11 days.
May
Good 7.4/1017°C / 7°C · 10 rain days · 12.8 h sun · sea 11°C
In Riga, May brings highs around 17°C and lows near 7°C, with rain on about 10 days.
June
Best time 7.7/1022°C / 12°C · 11 rain days · 13.9 h sun · sea 17°C
In Riga, June brings highs around 22°C and lows near 12°C, with rain on about 11 days. One of the best months to visit Latvia.
July
Good 6.9/1022°C / 14°C · 16 rain days · 13.2 h sun · sea 20°C
In Riga, July brings highs around 22°C and lows near 14°C, with rain on about 16 days.
August
Good 7.1/1022°C / 14°C · 13 rain days · 11.4 h sun · sea 20°C
In Riga, August brings highs around 22°C and lows near 14°C, with rain on about 13 days.
September
Good 7.4/1018°C / 11°C · 12 rain days · 9.1 h sun · sea 19°C
In Riga, September brings highs around 18°C and lows near 11°C, with rain on about 12 days.
October
Tough weather 3.0/1011°C / 5°C · 15 rain days · 5.5 h sun · sea 12°C
In Riga, October brings highs around 11°C and lows near 5°C, with rain on about 15 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
November
Tough weather 0.9/105°C / 2°C · 13 rain days · 2.6 h sun · sea 8°C
In Riga, November brings highs around 5°C and lows near 2°C, with rain on about 13 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
December
Tough weather 0.5/102°C / -2°C · 14 rain days · 1.7 h sun · sea 4°C
In Riga, December brings highs around 2°C and lows near -2°C, with rain on about 14 days. One of the weaker months for weather.
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Is Latvia good in May?
Yes, May is a good month to visit Latvia, though not quite the best. In Riga highs average 17°C, with rain on about 10 days. Our score for May is 7.4/10. The best months are June.
Is Latvia good in June?
Yes. June is one of the best months to visit Latvia. In Riga highs average 22°C, with rain on about 11 days. Our score for June is 7.7/10.
Is Latvia good in July?
Yes, July is a good month to visit Latvia, though not quite the best. In Riga highs average 22°C, with rain on about 16 days. Our score for July is 6.9/10. The best months are June.
Is Latvia good in December?
December is one of the weaker months for weather in Latvia. In Riga highs average 2°C, with rain on about 14 days. Our score for December is 0.5/10. The best months are June.