Riga weather in October
Riga in October averages 7°C (45°F) and 64 mm of rain.
Of the twelve months in Riga, October is the sixth warmest and the fourth wettest.
- Average temp
- 7°C (45°F)
4–11°C · 39–51°F
- Rainfall
- 64 mm
Showers likely
- Sunshine
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What is Riga like in October?
Daytime
Days are cool.
Rain
Some rain is likely; pack for showers.
Evening
Evenings are cooler. A layer helps after sunset.
What should I pack for Riga in October?
A light rain jacket
About 64 mm falls this month — showers rather than washouts.
A warm mid-layer
Nights drop to around 4°C (39°F).
October compared with September and November
October in Riga is 5.6°C cooler than September and 12 mm wetter than it, which averages 13°C (55°F).
October in Riga is 4.8°C warmer than November and 20 mm wetter than it, which averages 3°C (37°F).
Daylight in Riga in October
On 15 October the sun is up for 10 hours 23 minutes in Riga, rising about 07:57 and setting about 18:20 local time.
October ends 2 hours 20 minutes shorter than it begins, so the last week of the month is a different length of day from the first.
That is 7 hours 28 minutes short of June, the longest-lit month here.
Where to stay in Riga
Dates are a starting point for October.
Travel guides for Riga
What to read before you book.
Riga weather by month
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How October compares with the rest of the year
October 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 October
October climate averages for Riga, 1991–2020.
Riga averages 7°C (45°F) in October, ranging from about 4°C (39°F) at night to 11°C (51°F) in the afternoon. That is a 1991–2020 average, so an individual week can run either side of it.
Some. About 64 mm falls across October, enough to need a light jacket but not enough to reshape a trip.
Yes. October averages 7°C (45°F) against 3°C (37°F) in November — 4.8°C warmer.
October is 5.6°C cooler than September, and 12 mm wetter.
It is outside the easiest window. The most comfortable stretch here is April to September; October 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 October is usually like, which is what you want when booking months ahead. For today or the coming week, check a live forecast.
About 10 hours 23 minutes of daylight in mid-October, against 17 hours 51 minutes in June and 6 hours 46 minutes in December.
On 15 October, sunrise is about 07:57 and sunset about 18:20 local time. Both shift across the month — the month ends 2 hours 20 minutes shorter than it starts.
