Monthly climate guide
Riga weather in February
Expect freezing weather in Riga in February: afternoons reach about -2°C (29°F), while nights drop to around -7°C (20°F). Around 48 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are about the same as January and 5°C cooler than March.
What stands out in February
- Temperatures are climbing — March is around 5°C warmer.
- Days and nights are close, only about 5°C apart.
- February is among Riga's three coolest months.
- Pack for frost — nights average -7°C in February.
Avg high
-2°C
29°F
Avg low
-7°C
20°F
Rainfall
48 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
95%
relative
Sky
84%
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 February
- A proper insulated winter coat
- A hat, scarf and gloves
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is February a good time to visit Riga?
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Riga in February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Riga?
February is cool in Riga, with highs around -2°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Riga in February?
Average highs are about -2°C (29°F) and average lows about -7°C (20°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in February?
Riga typically gets around 48 mm of rain in February — fairly dry.
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.