Weather radar Riga
Real-time precipitation radar · Riga · Latvia
Riga climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Riga shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 0.6° | 0.9° | 5.3° | 9.5° | 14.7° | 20.4° | 22.5° | 21.5° | 17.7° | 11.4° | 5.3° | 1.5° |
| Avg low (°C) | -2.6° | -2.7° | -0.1° | 3.3° | 7.6° | 13.5° | 16.3° | 15.3° | 11.8° | 7° | 2.7° | -1.6° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 75 | 43 | 32 | 44 | 64 | 64 | 113 | 115 | 55 | 79 | 58 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 16 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 16 | 10 | 15 | 14 | 16 |
| Sunshine hours | 53 | 108 | 231 | 295 | 378 | 400 | 390 | 338 | 264 | 158 | 64 | 46 |
| Humidity | 88% | 85% | 78% | 74% | 70% | 74% | 75% | 79% | 79% | 83% | 87% | 89% |
Best time to visit Riga
The best time to visit Riga is typically June. In this month the average high is 20.4°C, precipitation is 64 mm and sunshine duration is 400 hours. The annual average high is 10.9°C, total annual precipitation is 802 mm (153 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 2725 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riga
How up to date is the weather radar for Riga?
The weather radar for Riga is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Riga?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Riga: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Riga?
The thunderstorm potential for Riga is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Riga.
What is the climate like in Riga?
Riga has an annual average high of 10.9°C. The warmest month is July (avg high 22.5°C), the coldest February (avg low -2.7°C). The wettest month is August with 115 mm, the driest March with 32 mm. Total annual precipitation is 802 mm (153 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 2725 hours.