Riga in December
3.9out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 1°C. Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days.
1°CAvg high
-2°CAvg low
12Rainy days (48 mm)
6:28 hDaylight
09:06Sunrise · 15:34 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 1°C
- Frequent rain: about 12 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -2°C
What to wear and pack
- Winter coat, hat and scarf
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in December is fairly consistent from year to year (3.0 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0°C | -4°C | 46 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.5 |
| February | 0°C | -5°C | 38 mm | 10 | – | – | 3.7 |
| March | 3°C | -2°C | 38 mm | 10 | – | – | 4.4 |
| April | 9°C | 2°C | 41 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.7 |
| May | 15°C | 7°C | 52 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| June | 19°C | 12°C | 73 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.1 |
| July | 22°C | 15°C | 70 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 21°C | 14°C | 79 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 16°C | 10°C | 70 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.7 |
| October | 10°C | 6°C | 80 mm | 14 | – | – | 5.3 |
| November | 5°C | 2°C | 59 mm | 13 | – | – | 4.5 |
| December | 1°C | -2°C | 48 mm | 12 | – | – | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Riga in December?
Daytime highs average 1°C and nights about -2°C.
When is the best time to visit Riga?
The best months are July, August, June.