Monthly climate guide
Riga weather in August
With highs near 21°C (70°F) and lows around 13°C (56°F), August feels warm in Riga. Rainfall averages about 70 mm (some rain) and the sky is often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as July and 4°C warmer than September.
What stands out in August
- Temperatures are falling — expect highs around 4°C lower by September.
- August is Riga's second warmest month.
- Seasonally, August counts as late summer in Riga.
Avg high
21°C
70°F
Avg low
13°C
56°F
Rainfall
70 mm
some rain
Humidity
80%
relative
Sky
64%
cloud · often cloudy
Riga weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -2°C / 28°F | -6°C / 20°F | 61 mm | 96% | 87% |
| February | -2°C / 29°F | -7°C / 20°F | 48 mm | 95% | 84% |
| March | 3°C / 37°F | -4°C / 25°F | 41 mm | 89% | 75% |
| April | 10°C / 49°F | 1°C / 34°F | 50 mm | 82% | 63% |
| May | 16°C / 61°F | 7°C / 45°F | 53 mm | 79% | 59% |
| June | 20°C / 67°F | 12°C / 53°F | 66 mm | 78% | 64% |
| July | 21°C / 71°F | 14°C / 57°F | 80 mm | 81% | 69% |
| August | 21°C / 70°F | 13°C / 56°F | 70 mm | 80% | 64% |
| September | 17°C / 63°F | 10°C / 50°F | 62 mm | 84% | 67% |
| October | 10°C / 50°F | 5°C / 40°F | 70 mm | 89% | 74% |
| November | 5°C / 40°F | 1°C / 34°F | 64 mm | 94% | 84% |
| December | 1°C / 33°F | -2°C / 28°F | 58 mm | 95% | 85% |
What to pack for August
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is August a good time to visit Riga?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
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Riga in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Riga?
August is a reasonable time for Riga: highs around 21°C and about 70 mm of rain, though not one of the three best months.
How warm is Riga in August?
Average highs are about 21°C (70°F) and average lows about 13°C (56°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in August?
Riga typically gets around 70 mm of rain in August — some rain.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Riga (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.