Riga weather in December
Riga in December averages -1°C (30°F) and 41 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Riga, December is the third coldest and the fifth driest.
- Average temp
- -1°C (30°F)
-3–1°C · 26–34°F
- Rainfall
- 41 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Riga like in December?
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 December?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -3°C (26°F).
December compared with November and January
December in Riga is 3.8°C cooler than November and about as wet as it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
December in Riga is 1.4°C warmer than January and about as wet as it, which averages -3°C (27°F).
Daylight in Riga in December
On 15 December the sun is up for 6 hours 46 minutes in Riga, rising about 08:55 and setting about 15:41 local time.
December ends 20 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
No month in Riga has less daylight than December.
Where to stay in Riga
Dates are a starting point for December.
Travel guides for Riga
What to read before you book.
Riga weather by month
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How December compares with the rest of the year
December 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 December
December climate averages for Riga, 1991–2020.
Riga averages -1°C (30°F) in December, ranging from about -3°C (26°F) at night to 1°C (34°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. December sees only about 41 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
Yes. December averages -1°C (30°F) against -3°C (27°F) in January — 1.4°C warmer.
December is 3.8°C cooler than November, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; December sits outside it, which usually means more heat, more rain, or both — worth it if you would rather have the place to yourself.
This page does not show today's weather. It is a 1991–2020 climate normal from Meteostat — a long-run average of what December is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 6 hours 46 minutes of daylight in mid-December, the least of any month in Riga.
On 15 December, sunrise is about 08:55 and sunset about 15:41 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 20 minutes shorter than it starts.
