Riga in August
The weather in August
In August, Riga averages daytime highs of 23° and night-time lows of 14° — mild weather by day. Expect around 81 mm of precipitation spread over about 15 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.
Days are 1° cooler than in July on average, and September is cooler again by about 5.4°. The sea averages 19°, bracing but swimmable.
August scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 4th of the twelve months for Riga. For the most comfortable weather, consider May, June and July instead.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:51 and sets at 21:07 local time, giving 15 h 16 min of daylight. Days shorten by 134 minutes over the month.
Why 65/100?
How the score for August is builtBeach score this month: 44/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Riga this month
Latvia's best in August
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Riga in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Riga?
August scores 65/100 for Riga, which we rate as good. Average highs are 23°C with 15 wet days.
How warm is Riga in August?
Daytime highs average 23°C and night-time lows 14°C in August.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in August?
Riga receives about 81 mm of precipitation in August, falling on around 15 days.
Can you swim in Riga in August?
The sea averages 19°C in August, refreshing but swimmable.