Riga weather in April
Riga in April averages 7°C (45°F) and 30 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Riga, April is the sixth coldest and the driest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
2–12°C · 35–54°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Riga like in April?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Rain is usually light.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Riga in April?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 2°C (35°F).
April compared with March and May
April in Riga is 6.1°C warmer than March and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
April in Riga is 4.9°C cooler than May and 13 mm drier than it, which averages 12°C (53°F).
Daylight in Riga in April
On 15 April the sun is up for 14 hours 19 minutes in Riga, rising about 06:14 and setting about 20:33 local time.
April ends 2 hours 16 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 3 hours 32 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Riga
Dates are a starting point for April.
Travel guides for Riga
What to read before you book.
Riga weather by month
TemperatureRainfall
How April compares with the rest of the year
April is highlighted. Every other month links to its own page.
| Month | Average | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|
| January | -3°C / 27°F | 39 mm |
| February | -3°C / 27°F | 30 mm |
| March | 1°C / 34°F | 30 mm |
| April | 7°C / 45°F | 30 mm |
| May | 12°C / 53°F | 42 mm |
| June | 16°C / 60°F | 68 mm |
| July | 18°C / 65°F | 78 mm |
| August | 18°C / 64°F | 69 mm |
| September | 13°C / 55°F | 52 mm |
| October | 7°C / 45°F | 64 mm |
| November | 3°C / 37°F | 45 mm |
| December | -1°C / 30°F | 41 mm |
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FAQs about Riga in April
April climate averages for Riga, 1991–2020.
Riga averages 7°C (45°F) in April, ranging from about 2°C (35°F) at night to 12°C (54°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. April sees only about 30 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. April averages 7°C (45°F) against 12°C (53°F) in May — 4.9°C cooler.
April is 6.1°C warmer than March, and about as wet.
Yes. April falls inside the most comfortable stretch of the year here, April to September, on temperature and rainfall together.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what April is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 14 hours 19 minutes of daylight in mid-April, against 17 hours 51 minutes in June and 6 hours 46 minutes in December.
On 15 April, sunrise is about 06:14 and sunset about 20:33 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 16 minutes longer than it starts.
