Riga
The largest collection of Art Nouveau architecture anywhere, a market housed in old zeppelin hangars, and a beach twenty minutes from the old town that nobody outside the Baltics seems to know about.
The best time to visit Riga is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F). Local time there is 05:54 (UTC+3).
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The year at a glance
May · high 15°C · rain 60mm · 16.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1°C34°F | 59mm2.3in | 7.4h7.4h | |
| February | 2°C36°F | 47mm1.9in | 9.4h9.4h | |
| March | 6°C42°F | 44mm1.7in | 11.6h11.6h | |
| April | 10°C50°F | 23mm0.9in | 14.2h14.2h | |
| May | 15°C58°F | 60mm2.4in | 16.5h16.5h | in the recommended window |
| June | 22°C71°F | 67mm2.6in | 17.8h17.8h | in the recommended window |
| July | 22°C71°F | 87mm3.4in | 17.2h17.2h | in the recommended window |
| August | 22°C71°F | 94mm3.7in | 15.2h15.2h | in the recommended window |
| September | 17°C63°F | 65mm2.6in | 12.7h12.7h | in the recommended window |
| October | 12°C53°F | 89mm3.5in | 10.2h10.2h | |
| November | 6°C42°F | 60mm2.4in | 8.0h8.0h | |
| December | 1°C35°F | 55mm2.2in | 6.8h6.8h |
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When is the best time to visit Riga?
The best time to visit Riga is May–Sep, when typical daytime highs reach about 22°C (71°F).
How warm does Riga get?
Typical daytime highs in Riga are Mar–May 10°C (50°F), Jun–Aug 22°C (71°F), Sep–Nov 12°C (53°F), Dec–Feb 2°C (35°F).
Is Riga expensive?
On the ground, Riga is cheap.
What sort of trip is Riga good for?
Riga is good for history and culture, relaxing holidays, food and drink, bucket-list trips.
How rainy is Riga?
The wettest month in Riga is August at 94mm (3.7in), the driest April at 23mm (0.9in), with a monthly average of 63mm (2.5in).
What plug do I need for Riga?
Riga uses type C, F sockets at 230 V.
