Riga in December
The weather in December
In December, Riga averages daytime highs of 1° and night-time lows of -2° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 58 mm of precipitation spread over about 16 wet days, with average cloud cover near 62%.
Days are 3.5° cooler than in November on average, and January is cooler again by about 1.5°. The sea averages 5°, too cold for most swimmers.
December scores 12/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 11th 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 08:56 and sets at 15:43 local time, giving 6 h 47 min of daylight. Days shorten by 25 minutes over the month.
Why 12/100?
How the score for December is builtBeach score this month: 7/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Festivals in Riga in December
- Riga Christmas MarketChristmas market · Nov–DecRiga
Only the month is given: the exact dates change from year to year.
Around Riga this month
Latvia's best in December
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Riga in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Riga?
December scores 12/100 for Riga, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 1°C with 16 wet days.
How warm is Riga in December?
Daytime highs average 1°C and night-time lows -2°C in December.
Does it rain a lot in Riga in December?
Riga receives about 58 mm of precipitation in December, falling on around 16 days.
Can you swim in Riga in December?
The sea averages 5°C in December, cold for most swimmers.