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February · climate normalsFreezing days and a month score of 20/100

Riga in February

Poor · 20/100Beach 13/100
High / low0° / -5°daily averages
Precipitation37 mm11 wet days
Sea1°surface temperature
56.95° N, 24.11° EElevation 6 mUTC+3 · Eastern European Summer Time
When to goRiga · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec20February
Best timeMay–Jul
February: high / low0° / -5°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Riga averages daytime highs of 0° and night-time lows of -5° — freezing weather by day. Expect around 37 mm of precipitation spread over about 11 wet days, with average cloud cover near 59%.

Temperatures are much the same as in January, and March is warmer again by about 4.5°. The sea averages 1°, too cold for most swimmers.

February scores 20/100 — poor conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 9th 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 07:53 and sets at 17:24 local time, giving 9 h 31 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 124 minutes over the month.

Why 20/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%0%
Dry days · 33%22%
Clear skies · 25%52%

Beach score this month: 13/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

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iiiNearby in February

Around Riga this month

Jūrmala
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Jūrmala

Jūrmala · 20 km W
0°Feb high
11wet days
20score
Jūrmala
Mārupe
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Mārupe

Mārupe · 5.6 km SW
0°Feb high
11wet days
20score
Mārupe
Ādaži
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Ādaži

Ādaži · 20 km NE
0°Feb high
11wet days
20score
Ādaži
ivTop of the table

Latvia's best in February

Where to go in February
Liepāja
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1

Liepāja

Liepaja
1°Feb high
11wet days
22score
Liepāja
Jelgava
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2

Jelgava

Jelgava
0°Feb high
10wet days
21score
Jelgava
Tukums
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Tukums

Tukums Municipality
0°Feb high
10wet days
21score
Tukums
Daugavpils
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4

Daugavpils

Daugavpils
-1°Feb high
11wet days
20score
Daugavpils
·Questions

Riga in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Riga?

February scores 20/100 for Riga, which we rate as poor. Average highs are 0°C with 11 wet days.

How warm is Riga in February?

Daytime highs average 0°C and night-time lows -5°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Riga in February?

Riga receives about 37 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 11 days.

Can you swim in Riga in February?

The sea averages 1°C in February, cold for most swimmers.