Weather in Riga in januar
Climate normals based on 10 years of historical data for Riga, Latvia.
Average high
0°C
Average low
-4°C
Rainfall
55 mm
13 rainy days
Sunshine
0.9h/day
Luftfuktighet
87%
Sea temperature
0.4°C
How Hot Is Riga in januar?
Riga sits in deep winter: typical daytime peaks of 0°C with little drop to -4°C overnight. A 2°C cooler reading than December, but next month (February) will drop further.
Sunshine Hours in januar
Very limited sun in Riga's January — 0.9h a day, daylight from 8:45 am to 4:20 pm.
Does It Rain In Riga In januar?
January brings regular showers to Riga: 55mm across 13 days.
Is Riga Humid In januar?
Air feels constantly thick in Riga: 87% humidity is the norm in January.
How Warm Is The Sea In Riga In januar?
Sea temperatures hover around 0.4°C off Riga in January — far too cold for casual swimming.
Does It Snow In Riga In januar?
Riga averages 4.4 snow days in January — bundle up and expect drifts.
Wind In Riga In januar
Sea breeze or thermal winds keep Riga moving at 24 kph in January.
Cloud Cover In Riga In januar
Grey, overcast skies dominate: 81% average cloud cover in Riga.
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Weather in Riga, month by month
| Month | High / Low | Regn | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vær i januar | 0°C / -4°C | 55mm | |
| Vær i februar | 1°C / -3°C | 47mm | Details → |
| Vær i mars | 5°C / -1°C | 45mm | Details → |
| Vær i april | 10°C / 3°C | 46mm | Details → |
| Vær i mai | 16°C / 8°C | 54mm | Details → |
| Vær i juni | 21°C / 13°C | 74mm | Details → |
| Vær i juli | 22°C / 15°C | 96mm | Details → |
| Vær i august | 22°C / 15°C | 95mm | Details → |
| Vær i september | 18°C / 11°C | 66mm | Details → |
| Vær i oktober | 11°C / 6°C | 75mm | Details → |
| Vær i november | 6°C / 2°C | 59mm | Details → |
| Vær i desember | 2°C / -1°C | 51mm | Details → |