Riga weather in February
Riga in February averages -3°C (27°F) and 30 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Riga, February is the coldest and the third driest.
- Average temp
- -3°C (27°F)
-6–0°C · 22–32°F
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- —
What is Riga like in February?
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 February?
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around -6°C (22°F).
February compared with January and March
February in Riga is about the same temperature as January and about as wet as it, which averages -3°C (27°F).
February in Riga is 3.7°C cooler than March and about as wet as it, which averages 1°C (34°F).
Daylight in Riga in February
On 15 February the sun is up for 9 hours 30 minutes in Riga, rising about 07:53 and setting about 17:23 local time.
February ends 2 hours 4 minutes longer than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 8 hours 21 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Riga
Dates are a starting point for February.
Travel guides for Riga
What to read before you book.
Riga weather by month
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How February compares with the rest of the year
February 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 February
February climate averages for Riga, 1991–2020.
Riga averages -3°C (27°F) in February, ranging from about -6°C (22°F) at night to 0°C (32°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Barely. February sees only about 30 mm, so rain is unlikely to affect your plans.
No. February averages -3°C (27°F) against 1°C (34°F) in March — 3.7°C cooler.
February is about as warm as January, and about as wet.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; February 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 February is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 9 hours 30 minutes of daylight in mid-February, against 17 hours 51 minutes in June and 6 hours 46 minutes in December.
On 15 February, sunrise is about 07:53 and sunset about 17:23 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 4 minutes longer than it starts.
