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Riga in October

Good month. Cool, some rain.

Key facts

Verdict
Good
Temperature
11°C (52°F) / 5°C (41°F)
average high / low
Rain days
14
Crowds
Low
Latvia overall
Prices
Low
Latvia overall

Verdict

GoodVoykit month rating for Riga

Cool, some rain.

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

Is another month better than October?

October is rated good. These months rate higher:

Weather in October

Long-term averages
  • RigaHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 14 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.

Autumn season

Mild weather in September, then dark and rain in November.

Watch: Short days by November; Lāčplēsis Day and Proclamation Day.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Latvia overall
Low
Prices · Latvia overall
Low

Latvia overall: Autumn colours in Sigulda early; Riga light festival (Staro Rīga) in November — check dates.

Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    Oct: Good

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Oct: 11 °C (52 °F)

    May: 17 °C (63 °F)

  • Night low

    Oct: 5 °C (41 °F)

    May: 7 °C (45 °F)

  • Rain days

    Oct: 14

    May: 11 (better)

  • Crowds

    Oct: Low

    May: Medium

  • Prices

    Oct: Low

    May: Medium

  • Festivals listed

    Oct: 0

    May: 2

October: Cool, some rain.

May: Mild; terraces open.

Riga: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • 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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