Riga weather in December

December in Riga: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit.

#12 of 12 months in Riga · #561 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 33/100 (tier F)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Riga climate normals — December

Daytime high1°C / 33°F🥶 freezing
Nighttime low-3°C / 27°F
Feels like (high)-4°C / 25°F
Rainfall54 mm / 2.1 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days15 days
Humidity90%💦 very humid
Dew point-4°C / 25°F
Sunshine1.4 h/day
Daylight6.8 h
Wind25 km/h / 15 mph
Snowfall17.5 cm / 6.9 in
Air quality (US AQI)28🍃 good

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

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Riga in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Riga?
December in Riga: freezing, a little rain, with clean air — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Riga on SeasonMap's comfort score (33/100).
What is the weather like in Riga in December?
In December, Riga averages a daily high of 0.8°C and a low of -2.8°C, with about 53.7 mm of rain over roughly 14.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Riga in December?
Riga has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 28 in December.
Does it snow in Riga in December?
Riga sees roughly 17.5 cm of snowfall in December.

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