When to go · Riga
Riga, month by month
The best months for Riga: May, Jun, Jul, Aug.
Month by month
- JanuaryMixedCold, dark early, icy pavements.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: coolCrowds: Low · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryMixedCold and grey.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: coolCrowds: Low
- MarchMixedCold, thawing; snow can return.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: coolCrowds: Low
- AprilGoodCool, brighter days.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: fineCrowds: Low
- MayGreatMild; terraces open.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: best weatherCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- JuneGreatLong light; Jun 23–24 midsummer closes much of the city.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- JulyGreatWarm; busy with visitors and Jūrmala beach days.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: best weatherCrowds: High
- AugustGreatWarm; occasional heat and storms.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: best weatherCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- SeptemberGoodMild; crowds ease.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: fineCrowds: Medium
- OctoberGoodCool, some rain.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: coolCrowds: Low
- NovemberMixedCold and dark; Nov 18 national holiday.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: coolCrowds: Low · 2 festivals or holidays
- DecemberMixedCold but the Christmas market is a highlight; dark by 16:00.Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia: coolCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays