AI-generatedRiga at a glance
- Best time
- May – Aug
- Warmest month
- Jul · 22°
- Sunshine a year
- 1,880 h
- Rain a year
- 713 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+2 / UTC+3
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Riga
Riga has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 22 °C, while January is the coolest at −1 °C. With around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year, Riga is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: May – August
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 6°
- Midday, 13:00: about 10°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 10°
- Evening, 20:00: about 8°
- Night, 23:00: about 7°
07:5418:24
Cold evenings: bring a warm jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 07:30–08:47 · evening 17:31–18:48
- Blue hour
- Morning 07:16–07:30 · evening 18:48–19:03
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Riga in October?
In October, Riga is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 10 h 30 min07:54 – 18:24
- UV index
- 1 · lowclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 24 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 73 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or more
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Europe/Riga
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %23 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %2 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %24 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- A jumper for the evenings
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Riga
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 3.1 of 10.5 hours of daylight in Riga, 30 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 1 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Riga
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 1 · lowLittle protection needed; sunglasses on bright days.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 6).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 110 min
- Fair skin
- over 2 h
- Light brown skin
- over 2 h
- Olive skin
- over 2 h
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Riga: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Riga has about 15 rainy days with 83 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Riga
How breezy and how cloudy Riga is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Riga typically peaks at 24 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 73 % of the sky over Riga: mostly cloudy, with about 3.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Snow in Riga
When Riga is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Riga.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Riga
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in February (−5°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 13 | −1° | −5° | 1.2 h | 12 | 49 |
| FebruaryFeb | 17 | 0° | −5° | 2.3 h | 10 | 39 |
| MarchMar | 24 | 4° | −2° | 4.6 h | 9 | 36 |
| AprilApr | 44 | 10° | 3° | 6.8 h | 9 | 40 |
| MayMay | 76 | 16° | 8° | 9.2 h | 10 | 53 |
| JuneJun | 84 | 20° | 13° | 9.4 h | 11 | 72 |
| JulyJul | 82 | 22° | 16° | 9.4 h | 13 | 81 |
| AugustAug | 77 | 22° | 15° | 8.1 h | 13 | 84 |
| SeptemberSep | 68 | 17° | 11° | 5.6 h | 11 | 64 |
| OctoberOct | 19 | 10° | 6° | 3.1 h | 15 | 83 |
| NovemberNov | 10 | 5° | 2° | 1.2 h | 13 | 60 |
| DecemberDec | 11 | 1° | −2° | 0.8 h | 13 | 51 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Best time to visit Riga
The best time to visit Riga is from May to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from May to June and in September. Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 84 mm.
Riga through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Riga in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 4–16 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Riga in summer
Jun – Aug
Excellent
- 20–22 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 37 rainy days in all
Riga in autumn
Sep – Nov
Poor
- 5–17 °C by day
- 3 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Riga in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- -1–1 °C by day
- 1 h of sun a day
- 35 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Riga for you.
Your best months: June – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Riga
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
June has the better holiday weather in Riga: score 84 against 19. In June, days are 10 °C warmer than in October. June has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 6 hours longer a day in June.
| Month | October | June |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 19 | 84better |
| Day high | 10° | 20° |
| Night low | 6° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 3.1 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 11better |
| Rainfall | 83 mm | 72 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 0better | 1 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
May – Jun, Sep
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Jul – Aug, Oct – Dec
12 or more rainy days
Snow
Nov – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
Riga month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
13January-1° · 1 h
In January, Riga is freezing cold: daytime highs average −1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 12 days, totalling 49 mm. Snow falls on about 7 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in January17February0° · 2 h
In February, Riga is freezing cold: daytime highs average 0 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 2 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 10 days, totalling 39 mm. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in February24March4° · 5 h
In March, Riga is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 9 days, totalling 36 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in March44April10° · 7 h
In April, Riga is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in April76May16° · 9 h
In May, Riga is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 53 mm in total. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in May84June20° · 9 h
In June, Riga is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 72 mm in total. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in June82July22° · 9 h
In July, Riga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 81 mm in total. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in July77August22° · 8 h
In August, Riga is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 84 mm in total. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in August68September17° · 6 h
In September, Riga is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 64 mm in total. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in September19October10° · 3 h
In October, Riga is cool: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 83 mm. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in October10November5° · 1 h
In November, Riga is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 60 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
Riga in November11December1° · 1 h
In December, Riga is freezing cold: daytime highs average 1 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 1 hours a day. Precipitation, often as snow, falls on about 13 days, totalling 51 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Riga.
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Riga vs. Pärnu
In October the holiday weather in Riga and Pärnu is about equally good (score 19 vs. 23). During the day it is about as warm in Pärnu as in Riga.
| in October | Riga | Pärnu |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 19 | 23 |
| Daytime high | 10° | 10° |
| Sea | – | 11° |
| Sunshine | 3 h | 3 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 12 |
| Best time | May – Aug | Jul |
Through the year
Latvia in October: the best places
In October, Riga ranks 1 of 3 destinations in this country.
- RigaThis page10°19
- 2Daugavpils10°19
- 3Liepāja11°13°7
Planning a trip to Riga
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Riga in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Riga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12).
- 38
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 8 °C by day
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 78
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 79
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
GoodBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 8.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 19
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 10 °C by day
- 3.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 12
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 0 °C by day
- 1.0 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 2 h 35 min
- Distance
- 1,700 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Riga
When is the best time to visit Riga?
The best time to visit Riga is from May to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Riga?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 22 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at −1 °C.
When does it rain most in Riga?
Rain is most frequent from July to August and from October to December; the wettest month is August with 84 mm. The driest month is March with 36 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Riga get?
Riga gets around 1,880 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 9.4 hours a day; in December there are 0.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Riga in?
Riga uses the time zone Europe/Riga: UTC+2 in January and UTC+3 in July.
How long is the flight from London to Riga?
A nonstop flight from London to Riga takes about 2 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 1,700 km.
Which school holidays are best for Riga?
Riga has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 79) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 38, May half-term 78, Summer holidays 79, October half-term 19, Christmas holidays 12.
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