Riga Weather History
Latvia · Europe · Weather data 1976–today
Riga sits 6340km from the equator, 8m above sea level. That combination gives it a climate with warm summers and cold, snowy winters (Warm-summer humid continental climate). Its record high is 32.3°C, set 2021-06-21, its record low -29.5°C, set 1978-12-31.
Data through September 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Riga
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Riga?
The highest temperature in this record for Riga is 32.3°C, measured on 2021-06-21. That is a recorded daily value from Riga's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Riga?
The lowest temperature in this record for Riga is -29.5°C, measured on 1978-12-31. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Riga get a year?
Riga averages 728mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 142 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Riga?
On 2024-07-29, 105.2mm fell on Riga, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 14% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Riga get a year?
Riga averages 2764 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 7.6 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Riga?
Across the summer months Riga averages a daytime high near 20.6°C, while winter nights average -4.4°C. The seasons here are set from Riga's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Riga?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Riga is 59 km/h, on 1992-01-17. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
