Riga in January

Cold, dark early, icy pavements.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

January is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

• MayGreatMild; terraces open.
• JuneGreatLong light; Jun 23–24 midsummer closes much of the city.
• JulyGreatWarm; busy with visitors and Jūrmala beach days.
• AugustGreatWarm; occasional heat and storms.

• RigaHighs around 0 °C (32 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 16 daysHighs around 32 °F (0 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 16 days
• Riga and the Gulf coast, Latvia · Riga, Jūrmala, Saulkrasticool

  Winter around −3 °C (27 °F), damp and grey; summer 20–24 °C (68–75 °F) and bright until 23:00 in June.Winter around −3 °C (27 °F), damp and grey; summer 20–24 °C (68–75 °F) and bright until 11:00 PM in June.Winter around 27 °F (−3 °C), damp and grey; summer 68–75 °F (20–24 °C) and bright until 23:00 in June.Winter around 27 °F (−3 °C), damp and grey; summer 68–75 °F (20–24 °C) and bright until 11:00 PM in June.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• New Year’s Day check

  1 January · Whole city

  Most shops and sights closed; some restaurants open in the evening.

• Christmas and New Year

  Dec 25–26 and Jan 1

  Many restaurants and museums close; transport reduced.

Crowds · Latvia overall

Low

Prices · Latvia overall

Low

Latvia overall: Cold and dark; cheap Riga city breaks, opera season.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Riga, side by side.

• A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings
• A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast
• Layers: a fleece or light jacket

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