Weather in Riga in August
August in Riga is mild enough that walking is the default. This is a city-break month more than a sea-holiday month.
In Latvia, this is how Riga actually wears August, not how a country centroid would. Compared with July and February, August sits in the middle of Riga's year.
- Average temp
- 18°C
12–23°C
- Rainfall
- 69 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
- —
What to expect
Daytime
Mild afternoons in Riga are the prize in August. You can eat outside on the good days. You still want something for the breeze.
This is walking weather. Shade is useful, not essential the way it is in the hot months. A long outdoor day is a reasonable plan.
Rain
August is a wetter month in Riga. Showers are part of the deal, not a spoiled surprise.
Waterproof shoes matter more than a rain plan for a beach, especially if a beach is not why you came. Build indoor hours into the afternoon.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What to pack
Rain jacket
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Riga
Dates are a starting point for August.
Travel guides for Riga
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Riga
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FAQs about Riga
Climate averages for Riga, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Riga is between April and September, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
July is the hottest month, with an average around 18°C.
July is the wettest month, with about 78 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
