Riga weather in August

August in Riga: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#3 of 12 months in Riga · #176 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 86/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Riga climate normals — August

Daytime high22°C / 72°F😎 nice
Nighttime low15°C / 59°F
Feels like (high)22°C / 72°F
Rainfall99 mm / 3.9 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days14 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point15°C / 60°F
Sunshine10.6 h/day
Daylight15.1 h
Wind19 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Riga in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Riga?
August in Riga: nice, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Riga on SeasonMap's comfort score (86/100).
What is the weather like in Riga in August?
In August, Riga averages a daily high of 22°C and a low of 14.8°C, with about 99.2 mm of rain over roughly 13.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Riga in August?
Riga has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in August.

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